"Victorian Lady" Figurehead

c. 1938

Molly Bodenstein

Associated Names
Molly H. Bodenstein

Artist, American, born England 1899 - 1942

The sculpture depicts a standing female figure dressed in period clothing. She wears a long-sleeved top and a long skirt that reaches her feet. She wears a hat on her head and has one hand on her chest and the other hanging by her side. The sculpture is monochrome with shades of blue and gray, made of a smooth material like porcelain or polished stone. The figure stands on a small plinth integrated into the artwork. The sculpture showcases delicate details and proportions.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 57.5 x 39.4 cm (22 5/8 x 15 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9968

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Molly H. Bodenstein / Federal Art Project / W.P.A. of Virginia.

Wikidata ID

Q64617947

You may be interested in

Loading Results