The sculpture depicts a male figure standing upright. It is wearing long garments with a part of the cloak draped over the left shoulder and wrapping around the body. The sculpture is predominantly in shades of brown and black, with the garment colors providing contrast to the lighter tones of the figure's skin. The material appears to be wood with a polished finish highlighting carved details. The figure is positioned on a rectangular base and has a solemn expression with stylized features.

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St. Joseph Carving

Stanley Mazur (American, 1903 - 1978)

c. 1938

Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Classification: Index of American Design
Dimensions: overall: 44 x 58 cm (17 5/16 x 22 13/16 in.) ; Original IAD Object: 47 3/4" High 15" Wide 7" Deep
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Index of American Design
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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