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The image shows a painted bust of a man. He is depicted from the chest upwards, with a straightforward pose and his head turned slightly to the left. The man has a high forehead, strong jawline, and smooth, slightly reddish complexion. He features high-arched eyebrows, thin lips, and dark, parted hair. He is wearing a formal navy blue coat with broad lapels over a white shirt and an orange-brown waistcoat. A decorative element resembling acanthus leaves supports his bust. The background is plain and off-white.
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The image shows a painted bust of a man. He is depicted from the chest upwards, with a straightforward pose and his head turned slightly to the left. The man has a high forehead, strong jawline, and smooth, slightly reddish complexion. He features high-arched eyebrows, thin lips, and dark, parted hair. He is wearing a formal navy blue coat with broad lapels over a white shirt and an orange-brown waistcoat. A decorative element resembling acanthus leaves supports his bust. The background is plain and off-white.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"Daniel Webster" Figurehead

F.W. Powell

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper
Dimensions
overall: 52.8 x 35.3 cm (20 13/16 x 13 7/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.9891
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in black ink: FRANCIS W. Powell / Federal Art Project / W.P.A. Va.

NGA object ID 21987. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.