Wig Block

1935/1942

Mildred E. Bent

Associated Names
Mildred E. Bent

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is a wooden head with a simple, rounded form, featuring a smooth surface with visible wood grain texture. Its features include carved eyes, nose, and mouth, giving it a human-like appearance. The material appears to be a medium-brown wood, showcasing natural wood patterns throughout the surface. This sculpture resembles a stylized, abstract representation of a human head or bust, with minimalistic facial features. It rests on a rounded base that supports the head.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.3 x 43.2 cm (13 1/2 x 17 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16804

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2019

  • Maine and the Index of American Design, The Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, 5 Oct 2018-25 Mar 2019, cat. 5.

Bibliography

2018

  • Bianco, Jane. Maine and the Index of American Design. exh. cat. Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockand, Maine, October 5, 2018 - March 24, 2019: 41, cat 5, ill.

Wikidata ID

Q64614747

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