Garden Figure - George Washington

c. 1940

Zabelle Missirian

Associated Names
Zabelle Missirian

Artist, American, 1896 - 1977

The sculpture portrays a standing male figure in early 19th-century attire, with a detailed coat, waistcoat, and cravat. The colors of the sculpture are mainly muted blue and off-white. The figure's hands are visible, one over his stomach and the other holding a rolled object. The sculpture stands on a square greenish base. The attire is elegantly draped, and the facial features are finely sculpted with a serious expression. The base and stance make the sculpture nearly life-size.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.4 x 29.8 cm (18 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16933

More About this Artwork

This painting depicts an angel in flight, facing the left and playing a trumpet. The angel's wings are spread out behind them, and their feet are extended out horizontally to the right. A small rod or post extends downward from the torso of the angel. The angel is entirely painted in shades of yellow, reddish-brown, and gray, reminiscent of weathered metal with patches of rust. Small rivets are visible at joints and edges of the angel, which appears to be comprised of small panels. The background of the painting is plain beige paper.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 794, no. 2815.

Wikidata ID

Q64649431

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