Figure

1935

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

The sculpture portrays a humanoid figure standing upright with hands together under the chin. The figure is depicted as a male with minimal anatomical details, wearing a conical hat. The face has closed eyes, an exaggerated nose, and vertical marks on the cheeks. It is made of wood with a weathered appearance, showing a visible grain. The figure has hoop earrings and large, flat feet for stability, with elongated proportions.
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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

lower center verso: Evans estate stamp with inventory number XX-396 added in graphite; center verso in graphite: 396; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 335

Wikidata ID

Q64171957

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