Figurehead for Ship "Marcia Allen"

c. 1938

Molly Bodenstein

Associated Names
Molly H. Bodenstein

Artist, American, born England 1899 - 1942

The image depicts a bust of a person without arms. The figure is facing forward with their head upright, displaying facial features including a nose, lips, and eyes. Their hair is styled in an elaborate updo with a mix of light blonde and dark hues, adorned with a black ribbon. The person wears a brown off-the-shoulder garment with a crisscross pattern and a blue bow, complemented by gold accents. Jewelry includes a necklace with round elements and matching earrings. The background is plain and light.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 56.3 x 36.8 cm (22 3/16 x 14 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9756


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 17.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Molly H. Bodenstein / Federal Art Project / WPA of Virginia

Wikidata ID

Q64617944

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