Figurehead from the "Lady Clinton"

c. 1938

Robert Pohle

Associated Names
Robert Pohle

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a bust of a person with stylized features. It appears to be made of wood with a weathered and aged texture, showing visible cracks. The colors are faded reds, greens, blues, and browns. The lower part of the sculpture resembles detailed carvings often found on maritime figureheads. The sculpture is set on a rectangular base.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.8 x 34.8 cm (18 13/16 x 13 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9884

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64629038

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