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Ship Figurehead

c. 1939

Samuel Philpot

Associated Names

Samuel Philpot

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays an intricately carved wooden corbel with a scrolling leaf-like design. The color palette is muted with primarily browns and tans showcasing the natural wood texture. The corbel is positioned diagonally on a plain light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 41.5 cm (12 x 16 5/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 14" wide; 5" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.8691

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center left in graphite: S.H. PHILPOT

Wikidata ID

Q64630398

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