Figurehead from Schooner "Haroldine"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows a stone sculpture depicting a person in a profile view facing left and slightly downward. The facial features are delicately carved, including lips, a nose, and eyes. The hair is stylized and the person is wearing a textured hat with a feather. A collar-like adornment with a button detail is around the neck. The sculpture is set against a smooth, neutral background with a wooden diagonal beam behind the head.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 35.3 cm (20 1/16 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17181

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535268

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