Figurehead from "Indian Princess"

c. 1937

Elizabeth Moutal

Associated Names
Elizabeth Moutal

Artist, American, 1909 - 2000

The sculpture depicts a female figure captured in a dynamic pose, with her body positioned as if in mid-step. She is clothed in draped garments that flow elegantly around her form. The fabric is intricately detailed, with folds and creases accentuated. Her head is tilted slightly upward, and her long hair cascades down her back. The sculpture is crafted from a material that closely resembles a light stone. The figure stands delicately on a base adorned with an ornate swirl design. The background presents a stark contrast with the sculpture, highlighting its appearance against a plain and dark backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.7 x 30.7 cm (17 5/8 x 12 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9906


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, endpaper.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 14.

Wikidata ID

Q64558759

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