Ship Chandler's Sign

c. 1940

Robert Pohle

Associated Names
Robert Pohle

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture portrays a man in historical attire holding a telescope to his eye. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, a yellow double-breasted waistcoat, a black coat, white trousers, and black boots. The figure stands on a rectangular base, possibly made of painted metal or wood, matching the sculpture's material. The sculpture features colorful details, including yellow, black, and a reddish hue for the scarf. The man appears in a mid-step pose, giving a sense of movement as he gazes through the telescope.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.2 x 38 cm (18 9/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16385


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, pl. V.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 67, pl. 179.

Wikidata ID

Q64629055

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