Iron Indian Head

1937

Charles Moss

Associated Names
Charles Moss

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a carved decorative figurehead. The painting depicts a sculpted bust of an individual adorned with an intricately detailed headdress featuring vibrant feathers in hues of orange, purple, and blue. The sculpture is mounted on a stylized, scroll-like green pedestal. The face of the figure is solemn, with distinct features, and the headdress includes ear coverings and a central forehead ornament. This is in style of a classic decorative art often used in ship figureheads or architectural embellishments. The artist has applied meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the textures of the feathers and the sculpted design of the pedestal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 38.4 cm (20 1/16 x 15 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11760


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in watercolor: Chas. F. Moss / 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64538820

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