Figurehead: "Hercules"

1935/1942

John W. Kelleher

Associated Names
John W. Kelleher

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a standing male figure clothed in a draped garment. The figure's posture is upright with one hand holding the folds of the garment and the other arm bent slightly at the elbow. The attire includes a detailed cloak that falls from one shoulder, covering part of the body, while part of the legs is exposed. The sculpture is made of a material that appears to be stone or marble with a warm, earthy brown tone. The figure stands with one foot slightly forward on a pedestal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 34 cm (20 1/16 x 13 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16348


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64584447

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