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Figurehead from "Union"

c. 1938

Frances Cohen

Associated Names

Frances Cohen

Artist, American, 1912 - unknown

The sculpture depicts a female figure standing in a forward-facing pose with her head turned slightly to the right. She is wearing a layered dress with delicate folds, and tones of red add depth and movement to the piece. The woman has long hair styled back and stands on an intricately carved base extending downward in a reddish-brown color.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 50.9 x 33.1 cm (20 1/16 x 13 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17285

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64562175

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