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Ship's Figurehead

c. 1939

Lucille Lacoursiere

Associated Names

Lucille Lacoursiere

Artist, American, 1916 - 2015

The image shows a figure in an active pose standing on a rocky surface. The person has one foot slightly ahead of the other and one arm outstretched upwards. They have a calm expression, long flowing light brown hair tied with a ribbon, and wear a blue blouse with a plunging neckline, a dark sash at the waist, and a red skirt. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 43.9 x 34 cm (17 5/16 x 13 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16344

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64594247

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