Figurehead: Turk's Head

c. 1937

Henry Murphy

Associated Names
Henry Murphy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts the upper half of a bust, focusing on the head and shoulders. The bust is upright, facing forward. The facial features are prominent with a defined mustache and wide-open eyes. The hair is styled tightly with a fan-shaped adornment on top. The bust is draped in a blue broad garment. There are no visible jewelry or objects, and the background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 39.7 x 31.4 cm (15 5/8 x 12 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16332

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573978

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