The sculpture depicts a figure of a man playing a pan flute. The subject is partially draped in a green garment around the lower part of his body. The material of the sculpture appears to be wood, with visible texture and grain. The color of the sculpture is a natural wood tone with areas of pale coloration, green, and beige. The man is standing upright, with one leg slightly forward, and appears to be leaning against a rough-hewn vertical structure. The overall posture and detail of the sculpture convey a relaxed yet purposeful stance.

Circus Wagon Figure: Pan

c. 1938

Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Classification: Index of American Design
Period: 1926 to 1950
Image size: 3477 × 4595px

Description

The sculpture depicts a figure of a man playing a pan flute. The subject is partially draped in a green garment around the lower part of his body. The material of the sculpture appears to be wood, with visible texture and grain. The color of the sculpture is a natural wood tone with areas of pale coloration, green, and beige. The man is standing upright, with one leg slightly forward, and appears to be leaning against a rough-hewn vertical structure. The overall posture and detail of the sculpture convey a relaxed yet purposeful stance.

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