Figurehead from "Bartholomew Gosnold"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The sculpture is a bust portraying a man with stylized, curly hair. His facial features include defined eyebrows, prominent eyes, and sideburns. The man's expression is calm and forward-looking. He is depicted wearing a high-collared garment and a mustard yellow scarf around his neck. The sculpture is primarily rendered in earthy tones with hues of brown and grey, accentuated by dark yellow around the neck scarf. The material gives off a smooth, polished appearance. The base of the bust features curled elements resembling a volute. The overall look suggests a particular period style, and the scale relative to the viewer presents it as larger-than-life, emphasizing its detailed craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.3 x 33.5 cm (17 1/16 x 13 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17177


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 29.

Wikidata ID

Q64535266

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