Ship's Figurehead

c. 1938

Louis Plogsted

Associated Names
Louis Plogsted

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a bust of a man in a military uniform, facing slightly to the left. He has a firm expression, dark hair, and wears a dark blue military coat with gold buttons, epaulettes, and a white and gold sash. The uniform features a high, stiff collar with gold trim and a decorative belt with a round emblem. Behind him are two flag-like structures with gold finials, dark blue coloring, and a visible star on the left flag. The background is plain and light-colored.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16340

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: L. PLOGSTED

Wikidata ID

Q64594008

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