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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Figurehead

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The sculpture depicts a figure in armor with a helmet and plume, detailed with overlapping layers. The color scheme includes browns and golds, resembling metallic armor. The material appears weathered, possibly painted wood or composite. The figure is mounted on a decorative base for wall attachment, giving the impression of stepping out from the surface.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 26.5 x 18.7 cm (10 7/16 x 7 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9904

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: W.

Wikidata ID

Q64535049

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