Figure with Clasped Hands, Pahouin

1935

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

The sculpture shows a stylized human figure with exaggerated features like a large head, arms, and legs. The figure stands upright with a large head showing a prominent brow and closed eyes. Its arms are bent at the elbows, below its chest, and its legs are slightly bent. Made of a dark material, likely wood, it has a weathered dark brown color with some lighter patches. The surface is smooth but shows signs of wear and visible cracks, indicating its age. The feet are planted firmly with defined toes. The sculpture presents a simplistic yet powerful representation of the human form emphasizing its monumental presence despite minimalistic detail.
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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-357 added in graphite; center left verso in graphite: 357; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 307

Wikidata ID

Q64171969

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