The image displays three illustrations of a human-like figure and its parts. The primary focus is a frontal view of a head and shoulders with distinct facial features, including large round eyes, a small nose, and full lips. The head is surrounded by stylized brown hair. To the left are a leg and a pale disjointed arm, while to the right is a profile view of the head showing facial structure and hairstyle. The background is off-white, giving the image a vintage appearance. No jewelry or objects are visible in the illustrations.
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Archie Thompson (American, 1886-1975)

c. 1941

Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Classification
Index of American Design
Dimensions
overall: 37.4 x 28.1 cm (14 3/4 x 11 1/16 in.)
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
Teens profiles and older: its museum says too little about what it shows to place it for younger viewers. How works are placed

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