Wooden Figure

1935/1942

Bernard Westmacott

Associated Names
Bernard Westmacott

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a person wearing a long, double-breasted coat with prominent buttons and a large hat typical of historical attire. The figure is posed with one arm raised, pointing a finger, while the other arm is bent, holding a long trumpet-like instrument to their lips. The sculpture appears to be made of a monochromatic material resembling stone or a similar solid medium, indicated by the grayish tones in the image. The subject stands on a rectangular pedestal, suggesting elevation above the viewer.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.8 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10171


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Bernard / Westmancott.

Wikidata ID

Q64537340

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