Figurehead: Abe Lincoln

c. 1936

Frances Cohen

Associated Names
Frances Cohen

Artist, American, 1912 - unknown

The sculpture depicts a male figure in a formal suit with a bow tie, buttoned vest, and a pocket chain. The subject has short, combed hair and facial hair. It is primarily made of wood and painted to mimic natural human skin tones and realistic clothing colors. The man has one arm raised, pointing upwards with the index finger extended, while the other hand holds a scroll. The eyes are open, head slightly tilted, and the sculpture ends just below the chest without legs or a full lower body.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50 x 39.1 cm (19 11/16 x 15 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16373


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 29.

Wikidata ID

Q64562169

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