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The sculpture depicts a figure dressed in historical attire. The figure is wearing a dark blue coat with gold buttons and trims, a brown vest, black knee-high boots, and black breeches. A light blue sash is draped across the shoulder and tied at the waist. The material of the sculpture appears to be wood, as suggested by the visible grain and texture. The sculpture is designed to stand on its own, with detailed facial features, including expressive eyes and styled hair. The stance suggests a sense of readiness or authority, with one arm bent and tucked beneath the coat and the other at its side. The year '1720' is inscribed on the belt buckle.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Billethead Soldier
American 20th Century
- Date
- 1935/1942
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 41 x 32.4 cm (16 1/8 x 12 3/4 in.)
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.16881
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
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