Portrait Bust

c. 1936

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The sculpture is a bust of a male figure in regal attire. The bust features a dark green coat with a colorful collar and lapel, and a red and white sash. The figure is adorned with medals, including a red cross and a star-shaped badge. The sculpture appears to be made of painted ceramic or terracotta, with detailed colors highlighting its features. The depiction is life-sized, showing realistic facial features and hair. The bust is mounted on a matching dark green pedestal base.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9934

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: MINA LOWRY.

Wikidata ID

Q64617797

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