Civil War Soldier

c. 1940

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a person dressed in a soldier-like uniform, complete with a cap and a shoulder strap running diagonally across the chest, holding a rifle. The sculpture is crafted in dark colors with gold accents in the form of buttons. The figure stands on a rectangular base with additional colors. The material appears to be wood, indicating a carving technique in its creation. The sculpture presents an elongated, somewhat stylized form, with simplified facial features that direct attention to its military attire and stance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.2 x 30 cm (19 3/8 x 11 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 15 1/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7819


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Mina Lowry (cut off)

Wikidata ID

Q64617758

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