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This is a drawing of a decorative ship figurehead. The image depicts a figurehead that would adorn the prow of a ship. The upper body of the figurehead is that of a woman, dressed in intricate clothing with ornate patterns and layers. Her extended right arm holds an object, while her styled hair flows past her shoulders and down her back. The figurehead features textures resembling a sculpture's appearance. The base below the figurehead is artistically carved.
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This is a drawing of a decorative ship figurehead. The image depicts a figurehead that would adorn the prow of a ship. The upper body of the figurehead is that of a woman, dressed in intricate clothing with ornate patterns and layers. Her extended right arm holds an object, while her styled hair flows past her shoulders and down her back. The figurehead features textures resembling a sculpture's appearance. The base below the figurehead is artistically carved.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"Belle of Oregon" Figurehead

Elisabeth Fulda

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 52 x 57.7 cm (20 1/2 x 22 11/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.9969
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Bath
  • American
Inscription

lower left in graphite: Elizabeth Fulda

NGA object ID 22065. 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.