Ship's Figurehead

c. 1941

Alice Cosgrove

Associated Names
Alice Cosgrove

Artist, American, c. 1906 - 1971

The sculpture depicts a cherubic figure with a youthful, rounded face and curly hair. The figure exhibits a playful expression and appears to be nude from the waist up, with arms raised above its head. It is rendered in grayscale, implying a material such as stone or metal. The sculpture captures the figure in a dynamic pose and emphasizes detailed facial features and hair texture. Decorative elements transition into a supporting structure at the base of the sculpture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.8 x 30 cm (16 7/16 x 11 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16338

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534482

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