Figure of a Woman, Pahouin, Okak

1935

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

The sculpture is of a seated figure. It has a large head with prominent facial features, an elongated torso, rounded arms and legs, and a noticeable presence of a hairstyle or head adornment. The sculpture is made of dark wood with lighter patches, suggesting natural grain or wear. It appears to be life-sized although the proportions are stylized, emphasizing certain anatomical features. Details like an earring suggest an attempt to incorporate cultural or decorative elements into the piece.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Stern, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 1991.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center verso: Evans estate stamp with inventory number XX-354 added in graphite; center verso in graphite: 354; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 304

Wikidata ID

Q64171918

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