187. Man with Folded Arms

Man With Folded Arms 1 Man With Folded Arms 2

Title: Man With Folded Arms (working title)
Date: None
Subject: Man standing with folded arms
Measurements: 15” W x 9 1/8” D x 42 ¼” H
Materials and Techniques: Wooden boards, wooden forms, wooden shoe lasts, wooden dumbbell
Description: Three vertical wooden boards are attached to form the body of this man. The top board, which represents his head, is detailed with wooden forms that represent facial features. A wooden dumbbell painted black represents his eyes, a triangular wooden form protruding outward represents his nose, and a narrow, horizontal, oval wooden form represents his mouth. The second wooden board represents his torso. Two wooden forms that resemble tongs flank his torso, representing bent arms that are drawn to his chest. Two cylindrical wooden forms are attached to the surface of the third wooden board, representing legs. Two wooden shoe lasts are attached below, representing feet.
Signed: None