Figurehead: "Columbia"

c. 1936

Elizabeth Fairchild

Associated Names
Elizabeth Fairchild

Artist, American, c. 1904 - 1979

The sculpture depicts a female figure in a dynamic pose, with one arm raised and the other bent at the elbow. She appears to be wearing a long, flowing dress that drapes elegantly around her. The dress is primarily a light gray color, with some areas appearing slightly darker due to the play of shadows and texture. Her hair is styled back and highlighted with a yellow accessory. The sculpture appears to be made of wood, with a visible grain and texture on the surface. The figure stands on a flat, rectangular base. The finish on the sculpture is smooth, with a more pronounced texture on her dress.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 55.7 x 45.9 cm (21 15/16 x 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17188


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Elizabeth Fairchild

Wikidata ID

Q64558664

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