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The sculpture depicts a female figure standing with her left leg forward and knee slightly bent, holding an anchor with her left hand. Her right arm is raised with her index finger pointing upwards. The figure has wavy, shoulder-length hair and is dressed in a draped garment exposing her right arm and breast. The sculpture is made from a white and smooth material, possibly marble. The texture of the drapery and features of the figure are finely detailed. The overall posture and proportions present the figure as larger than life, giving it an imposing presence.
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The sculpture depicts a female figure standing with her left leg forward and knee slightly bent, holding an anchor with her left hand. Her right arm is raised with her index finger pointing upwards. The figure has wavy, shoulder-length hair and is dressed in a draped garment exposing her right arm and breast. The sculpture is made from a white and smooth material, possibly marble. The texture of the drapery and features of the figure are finely detailed. The overall posture and proportions present the figure as larger than life, giving it an imposing presence.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Architectural Carving "Hope"

John W. Kelleher

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 54.5 x 38.2 cm (21 7/16 x 15 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.10143
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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  • American

NGA object ID 22239. 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.