Newel Post

1938

Louis Plogsted

Associated Names
Louis Plogsted

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a figure standing atop a pedestal, holding a spear and a shield. The figure is dressed in ancient armor, complete with a helmet. The sculpture is made of dark bronze or copper material, giving it a metallic sheen. The figure stands on an ornate pedestal adorned with intricate designs and additional sculptural elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and goauche on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.4 x 36.8 cm (21 7/16 x 14 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12736

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: L. PLOGSTED '38

Wikidata ID

Q64594004

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