Albino Cavallito, Portrait of the Artist's Wife, 1935-1936, limestone, 16 1⁄4 x 9 x 10 1⁄4 in. (41.3 x 22.9 x 26.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Julia A. Sullivan, 1969.159
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Portrait of the Artist’s Wife
- Artist
- Date
- 1935-1936
- Location
- Dimensions
- 16 1⁄4 x 9 x 10 1⁄4 in. (41.3 x 22.9 x 26.0 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of Julia A. Sullivan
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- limestone
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Portrait female — Cavallito, Albino, Mrs. — head
- Portrait female — Sullivan, Julia — head
- Object Number
- 1969.159
Artwork Description
This is a portrait of Albino Cavallito’s first wife, Julia A. Sullivan. The delicately carved eyes soften the figure’s expression and create the appearance of a graceful, proud woman. Her hair is braided tightly around her head, emphasizing the long neck and stately pose.