Wolf's Head

c. 1939

Harry King

Associated Names
Harry King

Artist, American, 1917 - 2001

The sculpture depicts the head of a roaring lion crafted from a wood-like material with a natural light brown color, grain patterns, and small irregularities. It shows detailed features such as a furrowed brow, bared teeth, and flowing mane, giving the lion's head a dynamic appearance. The sculpture is presented in a profile view, showing the full length of the lion's head and part of its neck.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.4 x 44.2 cm (12 3/8 x 17 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8" high; 18 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17093

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 155, no. 305.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 615, no. 2189.

Wikidata ID

Q64573277

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