Figure of a Woman, Laongo

1935

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

This is a grayscale photograph of a sculpture depicting a stylized human figure with an elongated head and round facial features, including closed eyes and a long nose. The figure is shown seated or crouching with their arms resting on their stomach, their back slightly curved. It is angled slightly to the right. The sculpture appears to be made from wood with a weathered appearance that includes visible cracks and a rough texture. It is mounted on a smooth, dark base. The background is plain gray.
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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-401 added in graphite; center verso in graphite: 401; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 336

Wikidata ID

Q64171946

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