Figure Holding a Knife, Pahouin

1935

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

The sculpture depicts a humanoid figure in a sitting or crouching position. It has exaggerated facial features, with a prominent mouth showing small, pointed teeth, and large, hollow eyes. The head is bald with pronounced ears. The figure has a robust, muscular physique with thick arms, one holding a pointed object, and the other hanging down. The hands and feet are large, with detailed sculpting of the fingers and toes. The sculpture is primarily dark in color, made of a material that appears rough yet slightly polished. Lighter patches are visible on its surface.
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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

across bottom verso: Evans estate stamp with inventory number XX-361A added in graphite; center verso in graphite: 361?; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: 361A; by later ha nd, lLv//in graphite: 310

Wikidata ID

Q64171967

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