Whirligig

c. 1937

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The sculpture depicts a human figure with simplified features and an elongated form. It is painted in muted tones with a predominant use of black, cream, and red. The figure's head and torso are primarily cream, accented with red detailing such as a bow tie and buttons, while the limbs are painted in black. The sculpture's arms hang straight down, and the legs, which are narrow and painted black, suggest the figure is wearing boots. The figure stands on a black, hexagonal base, and its facial features are minimalistic with a direct gaze. The material appears to be wood, indicated by the texture and color transitions visible on the sculpture’s surface. The overall posture of the sculpture is upright and rigid.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.7 x 22.1 cm (11 5/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16277


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 78, no. 152.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 630, no. 2255.

Wikidata ID

Q64617870

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