Male Tea Shop Figure

1937/1941

David Ramage

Associated Names
David Ramage

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a man standing on a square base, wearing a long robe with layers draping down his body. He is adorned with a statement necklace featuring a large circular medallion and is holding a cube in one hand. On his head, he wears a distinctive hat embellished with green designs radiating out like a fan. The sculpture displays a coloring of earth tones, with warm browns dominating both his attire and the base he stands on, accented by the green on his hat and red on his shoes. The material appears to be a combination of painted stone or ceramic, giving it a matte appearance. The figure stands upright, with a neutral expression on his face and a well-defined stature, presenting a formal and dignified presence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 71.5 x 50.9 cm (28 1/8 x 20 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 63" high; 16" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7714


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 66, pl. 174.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: David Rammage

Wikidata ID

Q64540866

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