Sujet
Argillite figure of a British or American sea captain in hat and dress coat holding a closed book
Légende
Argillite figure of a British or American sea captain in hat and dress coat holding a closed book, Such figures were carved, often on commission, for sale to sailors trading in the region. Their detail reflects local curiosity about aspects of European dress, appearance and behaviour. Northwest Coast of America. Haida. c 1840. Queen Charlotte Islands.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Private collection, New York
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A29_016
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
30,4Mo (1,2Mo) / 23,8cm x 32,0cm / 2807 x 3780 (300dpi)