Figurehead: Naval Officer

1935/1942

Rosamond P. Gray

Associated Names
Rosamond P. Gray

Artist, American, c. 1908 - 1993

The sculpture depicts a bust of a man dressed in military attire, complete with shoulder epaulettes and buttons indicating a uniform. The primary colors of the sculpture are blue and gold, with the uniform being predominantly blue and the epaulettes a distinguished gold color. The material appears to be a painted, textured surface that shows signs of wear. The sculpture is portrayed with a serious expression, with finely detailed facial features, including prominent sideburns and large eyes. The sculpture appears weathered, suggesting age.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.7 x 30.5 cm (14 7/16 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16358


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2019

  • Maine and the Index of American Design, The Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, 5 Oct 2018-25 Mar 2019, cat. 13.

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 27.

2018

  • Bianco, Jane. Maine and the Index of American Design. exh. cat. Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockand, Maine, October 5, 2018 - March 24, 2019: 23, cat 13, ill.

Wikidata ID

Q64629868

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