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Figure

c. 1938

Mina Lowry

Associated Names

Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The sculpture portrays a seated human figure with one leg crossed over the other. The figure appears to be wearing a tricorne hat. The sculpture is dark and glossy. It is positioned on a block-like base. The figure has simplified features and an iconic presence.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 24.5 cm (14 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9931

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Mina Lowry.

Wikidata ID

Q64617794

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