Inn Sign

c. 1938

Robert Pohle

Associated Names
Robert Pohle

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a bust of a man with a short haircut and prominent facial features, including a strong jawline and defined cheekbones. The material appears to be a light-colored stone or plaster. The man's bust is set on a rectangular panel, surrounded by an ornate floral and foliage motif. The craftsmanship of the sculpture is intricate, featuring detailed carvings on both the bust and the surrounding decorative elements, highlighting the technical skill of the sculptor. The sculpture's scale relative to typical human proportions suggests it is not life-sized but rather a relief work designed for decorative purposes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.6 x 32.2 cm (13 1/4 x 12 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 24" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16880


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, p. 32, fig. 7.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 74, pl. 227.

Wikidata ID

Q64629060

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