English Sailor

c. 1939

Charles R. Shane

Associated Names
Charles R. Shane

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a ceramic statuette of a child dressed in formal attire. The statuette depicts a child-like figure standing on a round wooden base. The figure wears a smart outfit consisting of a coat with emphasized buttons, trousers, and polished shoes. A top hat with a decorative band adorns the head. The child's expression is thoughtful, with a hand raised to the chin. The painting has a warm, subdued palette. The artist's signature on the artwork indicates that it is in the style of Charles Marcon.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 24.5 cm (14 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10209

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CHAS SHANE

Wikidata ID

Q64538835

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