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The sculpture is a bust of a male figure adorned in elaborate attire. The subject is wearing a ruffled garment with a distinct brooch in the center and intricate folds and designs on the shoulders and chest. There is a quiver with arrows on his back. The sculpture is primarily monochromatic gray and showcases detailed carving of facial features, hair, and clothing textures. The bust is positioned to highlight the strong features of the subject's face and the detailed workmanship of the attire.
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The sculpture is a bust of a male figure adorned in elaborate attire. The subject is wearing a ruffled garment with a distinct brooch in the center and intricate folds and designs on the shoulders and chest. There is a quiver with arrows on his back. The sculpture is primarily monochromatic gray and showcases detailed carving of facial features, hair, and clothing textures. The bust is positioned to highlight the strong features of the subject's face and the detailed workmanship of the attire.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"Tamanend" Figurehead

Douglas Campbell

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper
Dimensions
overall: 59.7 x 45.8 cm (23 1/2 x 18 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.9973
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Norfolk
  • American
Inscription

lower center in watercolor: D.G. Campbell

NGA object ID 22069. 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.