Figurehead from "Julia Lawrence"

1935/1942

Rosamond P. Gray

Associated Names
Rosamond P. Gray

Artist, American, c. 1908 - 1993

The sculpture depicts a figure of a woman standing with her hands clasped near her chest. She is dressed in a long, flowing garment with subtle blue accents and intricate detailing along the edges. The figure's hair is styled in long braids that drape over her shoulders, and her eyes are directed upwards. The material of the sculpture appears to be painted wood, as indicated by the visible wood grain and muted colors. Relative to the viewer, the sculpture gazes slightly upward, emphasizing a sense of verticality and grace.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.1 x 26.4 cm (16 15/16 x 10 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8128


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, p. 24, fig. 2.

Wikidata ID

Q64629861

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