Pilot House Ornament

c. 1939

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

The image features a sculpture of a person's upper torso, portrayed as a bust showing only the head and shoulders. The statue has a lifelike design with detailed facial features, including blue eyes and a calm expression. The hair is styled to the side and deeply carved. The individual is clothed in a dark blue military uniform with gold epaulettes on the shoulders and large gold buttons on the chest. The sculpture is likely made from wood, with visible grain and some cracks on the face and chest. The figure is placed against a plain, light-colored background, emphasizing the bust's intricate details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.4 x 33.8 cm (15 1/8 x 13 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16898


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, pl. 1.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Mary E. Humes / W.P.A. of Virginia

Wikidata ID

Q64607940

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