Jo Davidson
Dexter Jones
Jones was working as Davidson's assistant when this portrait was modeled. He captured the imposing physical presence of his mentor. The portrait is roughly finished and contains much of the same spirit as the self-portrait Davidson modeled in 1946.
Artist
Date of Birth
(1926-1986)
Date
1948
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
13 5/8 x 10 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (34.6075 x 26.67 x 26.035 cm.)
Accession #
1952.13
Credit Line
Henry D. Gilpin Fund
Copyright
© artist or artist's estate
Category
Subject
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