Who created "Figurehead"?

Figurehead was created by George Constantine in c. 1938.

When was "Figurehead" created?

This artwork was created c. 1938.

What medium is "Figurehead"?

Figurehead is watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard.

Is "Figurehead" in the public domain?

Yes, Figurehead is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Figurehead

George Constantine

c. 1938

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

Dimensions

overall: 45.6 x 36.1 cm (17 15/16 x 14 3/16 in.)

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.16336

Art Historical Context

**Figurehead** by George Constantine (c. 1938) is a captivating rendering from the Index of American Design, a Art Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression. This ambitious initiative employed artists across the U.S. to document everyday American folk art, crafts, and design through precise, colorful illustrations. Constantine, a skilled draftsman known for his meticulous studies of maritime artifacts, contributed numerous works to the Index, preserving cultural treasures that might otherwise fade from view. Crafted in watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink...

Figurehead

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