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Statuette "Hope"

c. 1937

Jane Iverson

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Jane Iverson

Artist, American, 1910 - 1997

The sculpture presents a standing female figure dressed in flowing garments, crafted from a light-colored stone or marble against a blue background. The figure holds a scythe in her right hand and a piece of cloth in her left hand. She has hair styled back and a calm expression on her face. The sculpture is viewed from the front, depicting a balanced stance with intricate carvings of fabric folds and facial features.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 52.5 x 35.6 cm (20 11/16 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10169

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64580799

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