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Ship's Sternpiece

c. 1939

Albert Ryder

Associated Names

Albert Ryder

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

The sculpture is a bust depicting a middle-aged male figure with curly hair. The subject is dressed in a formal suit and a red garment around the shoulders. The sculpture is primarily a reddish-brown color, indicating it is made of a bronze or similarly colored material. The sculpture's intricate details provide a sense of realism to the facial features and clothing.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 48.8 x 36.1 cm (19 3/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16337

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: AL RYDER

Wikidata ID

Q64533977

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