Object Details
Artist
Frank Yee
Caption
The grain of the chestnut wood radiates from the center of the carved face in this sculpture of a human head. Broad carving tool marks create texture in the figure’s hair, swept to the left, as well as in the negative spaces at the back of the work.
In 1951 this sculpture by Frank Yee was awarded an honorable mention at the Corcoran’s Fifth Annual Area Exhibition, which showcased the artwork of local artists. Later, the Corcoran purchased five works from the exhibit for their permanent collection including Yee’s Head No. 1.
Cite As
Gift from the Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art
Date
1950
Accession Number
2019.1.14
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
sculpture
Medium
chestnut
Dimensions
15 3/16 × 8 9/16 × 12 in. (38.5 × 21.7 × 30.5 cm)
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Data Source
Anacostia Community Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
acm_2019.1.14