Figure of a Felon

c. 1938

Donald Donovan

Associated Names
Donald Donovan

Artist, American, c. 1905 - 1944

The sculpture portrays a figure with long hair, wearing a black top hat and formal attire. The figure holds an object resembling a bow. The attire consists of a buttoned jacket, light-colored shirt, darker-colored jacket, painted buttons, brown pants with lighter patches on the knees, and shoes with buckles. The sculpture appears to be made of wood and painted to depict the clothing and features clearly. The style is reminiscent of traditional or historical character representations often found in folk art or nautical figureheads.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 24.3 cm (14 1/16 x 9 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10183


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 65, no. 120.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 67, pl. 181.

Wikidata ID

Q64541187

You may be interested in

Loading Results