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This is a painting of an animal mask. The image shows a lion-like mask with detailed features such as large, rounded ears, wide eyes, and a sculpted mane. The expression of the mask is solemn, with a prominent nose and mouth. The colors used are mainly earth tones like brown and gray, giving the mask a realistic appearance. Fine brushwork highlights the texture of the fur and facial features, creating a lifelike effect. The style is focused on detailed naturalism and may be inspired by cultural masks and animal representations.
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This is a painting of an animal mask. The image shows a lion-like mask with detailed features such as large, rounded ears, wide eyes, and a sculpted mane. The expression of the mask is solemn, with a prominent nose and mouth. The colors used are mainly earth tones like brown and gray, giving the mask a realistic appearance. Fine brushwork highlights the texture of the fur and facial features, creating a lifelike effect. The style is focused on detailed naturalism and may be inspired by cultural masks and animal representations.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bear's Head

Laura Bilodeau

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 40.8 x 30.3 cm (16 1/16 x 11 15/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.16379
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Nantucket
  • American
Inscription

verso: accross top in graphite: artist: Laura Bilodeau / Work began - 3/9/39 / completed 7/5/39

NGA object ID 28470. 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.