Figurehead: Quaker

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The sculpture depicts the bust of a man wearing a tricorn hat and period clothing. The man has long hair, a high-collared shirt, a neckerchief, and a coat with three buttons. The sculpture is painted in natural skin tones, dark brown for the hair, and shades of grey and purple for the clothing. The bust is mounted on a base resembling aged wood with texture and cracks. The material appears to be wood or a composite, as seen in the base's texture. The features and attire are detailed, portraying historical European fashion realistically.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.8 x 36.1 cm (19 3/16 x 14 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17111


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 59, no. 112.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 28.

Wikidata ID

Q64535261

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