Figurehead

1935/1942

John Sullivan

Associated Names
John Sullivan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts the bust of a human figure with curly hair wearing a shirt with a high collar. The shirt is orange-red with a brown belt featuring a gold buckle around the waist. The sleeves of the shirt are rolled up, and underneath, a brownish-gray undergarment is visible at the neckline and sleeves. The sculpture is crafted from wood, as indicated by the visible grain and carved details. The color scheme and clothing style suggest a historical representation. The size of the sculpture appears larger than a human torso, possibly indicating it was used for decorative purposes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.6 x 28.8 cm (16 x 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16359


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 19.

Wikidata ID

Q64584176

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