Tavern Figure

1935/1942

Henry Murphy

Associated Names
Henry Murphy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts the upper body of a person, shown from the chest up with arms crossed. They are facing towards the right side of the image. The individual has a wide nose, pronounced cheekbones, a bold, smiling mouth, a long pointed chin, and slightly upward-angled head. They wear a large black hat casting a shadow over their upper face, with long, dark hair. The person wears a brown jacket, a red neckerchief around the neck, and pinkish ear clips. The background is plain and beige.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.3 x 38 cm (18 5/8 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10210

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573971

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