361. Napoleon
Title: Napoleon
Date: None
Subject: Figure with tall hat.
Measurements: 19.7” H
Materials and Techniques: Cloth, twine, wood board, assorted wood pieces, leather parts, wooden shoe soles
Description: A wooden board serves as the background for this piece of a standing figure. The figure’s body is made by the wooden soles of two shoes, positioned inside-to-inside, with their heels at the top. Together, the shoes form a curved body with a broad chest and wide shoulders. A curved black piece topped with a stitched leather hat is attached to the top of the shoes, representing the figure’s head.
Signed: Unknown
Note: Exhibited at Duncan Campbell Gallery in 1996.