Figurehead from the "Diadem"

c. 1938

Hazel Hyde

Associated Names
Hazel Hyde

Artist, American, 1897 - 1967

This is a painting of a stylized snake head. The image depicts the detailed illustration of a snake's head. The head is predominantly a golden brown color with textural details that suggest scales and natural skin textures. The shape of the head tapers towards the mouth with a flat tongue extending outward. The rear of the head shows an intricate design that could be interpreted as mechanical or decorative detailing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 38.2 cm (10 15/16 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16382

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 57, no. 107.

Wikidata ID

Q64573363

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