Billethead Soldier

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The sculpture depicts a figure dressed in historical attire. The figure is wearing a dark blue coat with gold buttons and trims, a brown vest, black knee-high boots, and black breeches. A light blue sash is draped across the shoulder and tied at the waist. The material of the sculpture appears to be wood, as suggested by the visible grain and texture. The sculpture is designed to stand on its own, with detailed facial features, including expressive eyes and styled hair. The stance suggests a sense of readiness or authority, with one arm bent and tucked beneath the coat and the other at its side. The year '1720' is inscribed on the belt buckle.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41 x 32.4 cm (16 1/8 x 12 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16881


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, p. 37, fig. 9.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 80, pl. 251.

Wikidata ID

Q64535236

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