Statuette - "Spirit of 1776"

c. 1937

Ralph Atkinson

Associated Names
Ralph Atkinson

Artist, American, 1913 - 1995

Three male musicians are depicted in the sculpture. Two of them are drummers and one is a fifer. They are dressed in uniform-like attire with colors such as blue, white, and brown. The drummers are shown with their drumsticks raised as if about to strike the drums, while the fifer is shown holding a flute to his mouth. The sculpture appears to be made of a smooth material like ceramic or porcelain with a glossy finish. The figures are placed on a rectangular base with a green and white design. Each musician has a unique posture that contributes to the sense of a lively music performance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28 × 35.6 cm (11 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9928


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Atkinson / 737

Wikidata ID

Q64619784

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