Polychrome Mask

1935

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans
Artist, American, 1903 - 1975
The artwork is a polychrome mask featuring a stylized face with distinct geometric features. It is carved from wood and exhibits a curved, oval shape. The mask is painted in contrasting colors, with a prominent dark border and lighter inner sections, highlighting the facial features. The eyes are represented by two elongated, almond-shaped forms, and the nose is a sharp, triangular projection. The overall surface of the mask appears to have a textured finish. The design has bold lines defining the facial elements.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Stern, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 1991.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center right verso: Evans estate stamp with inventory number XX-414 added in graphite; center verso in graphite: 414 / 8 + 12 (left side) / Azo 0; lower left verso in graphite: 359

Wikidata ID

Q64171915

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