Robert Cushman MurphyPaul Manship · 1950
Art Deco
1950
50.0 x 38.0 cm
Paul Manship (1885 – 1966)
Paul Manship (1885-1966) was a leading American sculptor of the Art Deco movement, renowned for his classical style & mythological themes. Famous for Rockefeller Center's Prometheus and monuments honoring both World Wars. Explore his elegant works!
About this artwork
- Title: Robert Cushman Murphy
- Artist: Paul Manship
- Year: 1950
- Original dimensions: 50.0 x 38.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Art Deco
- Color palette: Dark
- Keywords: vintage wood carving, wood art deco piece, intricate wood carving
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
Questions & Answers
Is "Robert Cushman Murphy" typical of what Paul Manship usually created?
Among Paul Manship's recorded themes - art deco elegance, classical portraiture, masculine strength, early 20th-century style, american craftsmanship, symbol of status, mannerist influence, monumental figure - "Robert Cushman Murphy" brings its own focus on portrait sculpture, art deco style, wood carving art, vintage portrait, man's head artwork, classical figure, detailed relief.
How is "Robert Cushman Murphy" by Paul Manship proportioned, and how big is it?
The format of "Robert Cushman Murphy" is portrait, and the original measures 50 x 38 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.
What color leads the composition of "Robert Cushman Murphy" by Paul Manship?
walnut (#7a3817) is the leading color of "Robert Cushman Murphy" by Paul Manship.
At what age did Paul Manship make "Robert Cushman Murphy"?
Paul Manship made "Robert Cushman Murphy" at the age of 65. The artist was born in 1885 and the work is dated 1950.
What stage of Paul Manship's career does "Robert Cushman Murphy" (1950) belong to?
Given its 1950 date, "Robert Cushman Murphy" falls in Paul Manship's Modern.
Which artist is "Robert Cushman Murphy" attributed to?
"Robert Cushman Murphy" is attributed to Paul Manship.
In what year was "Robert Cushman Murphy" by Paul Manship created?
"Robert Cushman Murphy" dates from 1950. The date places the work within Paul Manship's career and its era.