Figurehead: "Ceres"

1935/1942

Elizabeth Fairchild

Associated Names
Elizabeth Fairchild

Artist, American, c. 1904 - 1979

The sculpture depicts a figure of a woman dressed in a flowing green dress with intricate detailing. The woman is shown in a side profile with her head slightly lifted, gazing upwards. Her left arm is resting against her side, and her right arm appears to be holding a sheaf of wheat. Her hair is styled elegantly. The sculpture has a smooth texture and a color palette of green and earthy tones, with some elements that might be metal or wood. The figure is at an angle, appearing to lean forward, with her feet placed on a textured base.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 59.1 x 34.2 cm (23 1/4 x 13 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16374


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64558658

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