Tradesman's Sign

c. 1938

Betty Fuerst

Associated Names
Betty Fuerst

Artist, American, 1905 - 1984

The sculpture depicts a standing male figure with a muscular build. He is wearing a crown or headpiece and a garment resembling a sash. The figure stands on a round base, with his right arm extended forward and his left arm holding an object. The color of the sculpture is deep brown with lighter shades on the face and body contours. The material appears to be dark, possibly painted wood or a composite material. It features intricate details, including ornamentation on the crown and garment. The sculpture is a scaled-down representation of a human figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10196


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537507

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