Figurine

c. 1940

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The sculpture depicts an angelic figure with wings and a serene expression. The material is stone or a similar substance, giving it a beige or light tan color. The sculpture stands atop a square pedestal. The angel is in a kneeling posture with hands clasped in front. The wings are delicately etched with texture to resemble feathers. The hairstyle is composed of softly carved waves or curls. The sculpture showcases intricate detailing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 24.7 cm (14 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9939

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 383, no. 1352.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Mina Lowry

Wikidata ID

Q64617802

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