Figurehead

c. 1938

Frances Cohen

Associated Names
Frances Cohen

Artist, American, 1912 - unknown

The sculpture depicts a figure of a man dressed in ornate attire that resembles renaissance or medieval clothing, complete with a detailed jacket featuring puffed sleeves and elaborate designs throughout. He is wearing a feathered cap, and his facial features are meticulously carved, showing a focused expression. The sculpture is made from a light-colored material, which could be marble or a similar stone. The figure is posed in a dynamic stance, one foot forward as if walking, and one hand resting on his chest while the other is by his side. The figure stands upright and appears to be slightly above human height when related to typical human proportions seen in sculptures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.7 x 31.5 cm (20 3/8 x 12 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9967


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 685, nos. 2540-2542.

Inscriptions

lowe center in graphite: Frances Cohen Mass 793-ca-94 Grandee - Salem

Wikidata ID

Q64562161

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