Stern Board

1935/1942

Alton K. Skillin

Associated Names
Alton K. Skillin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is a bust of a human head with detailed facial features, painted in earthy tones like reds and browns for the face, hair, and clothing, and accented with blue and gold for the background. The material provides an intricate finish, likely painted to achieve the vivid coloring. The artwork presents a front-facing view of the head, with detailed facial features including a distinctive nose and eyes that look slightly upwards. The bust is integrated into a decorative element with swirling motifs surrounding it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.9 x 35 cm (17 11/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 15" high; 16" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14864

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534662

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