Primitive Bust

c. 1939

John Sullivan

Associated Names
John Sullivan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is a bust of a human figure with a stylized, angular head and shoulders. It is crafted from wood, giving it a natural brown color with visible grain patterns and textures. The sculpture has a smooth, simplified form with minimal details, including slightly indented eyes and smooth lips. Curved lines suggest hair, and the shoulders are broad and squared.

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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

    1943.8.17192

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J. Sullivan / s-7.19.39 - F-8-24-39 / CA-147

Wikidata ID

Q64584179

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