Figurehead from Bark "George"

c. 1939

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

The image displays a bust of a person, with the upper part of the body visible. The person is in a three-quarter view, facing slightly left. They have light brown hair styled in an 18th-century manner. The facial features are detailed, with blue eyes and red lips. The person wears a blue coat with gold decorations, and a white cravat around the neck. They hold a book close to the chest with both hands. The background is plain with a light beige tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.5 x 37.3 cm (17 1/8 x 14 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9890

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: MARY E. HUMES. / FED. ART PROJECT OF VA.

Wikidata ID

Q64607868

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