Iron Negro Bank

c. 1940

Paul Poffinbarger

Associated Names
Paul Poffinbarger

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a sculpture of a man's head. The sculpture features distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and lips. The hair appears short or tight against the head, with a textured cap or helmet covering the top of the head. The man has a focused expression with direct facial features. The sculpture is dark in color, possibly brown or black, with highlights indicating a textured surface. The image captures only the head and part of the neck. The background is a plain, light-colored surface with no additional elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.6 x 21.5 cm (11 5/8 x 8 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4 1/2" high; 1 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8571


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Paul Poffinbarger

Wikidata ID

Q64619095

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