Figurehead c. 1936

"Figurehead" is a watercolor painting by Norwegian artist Ingrid Selmer-Larsen, created around 1936. The painting depicts a detailed, life-sized figurehead, a carved wooden sculpture placed at the prow of a ship. The figurehead, likely from a sailing ship, is a male bust adorned with a formal attire of a dark jacket, a light shirt, and a blue sash. Selmer-Larsen's meticulous attention to detail captures the intricate carvings of the wooden figure and the texture of the fabric. The figurehead's stern expression and the ship's symbolism make this artwork a compelling representation of maritime history.