Head of a Cossack (profile view)

Prophet, Nancy Elizabeth

Image

Description

1940. Inscribed on reverse by artist. The reverse side of this photograph has affixed to it [glued] a piece of paper reading: "Elizabeth Prophet", "Head in Wood 19 1/2 in high". When holding the photograph to a light source, additional writing can be seen underneath the glued top sheet. It reads as follows: "Over life size in wood 1940", "N. Elizabeth Prophet", "Spelman College", "Atlanta Georgia", "cap has been finished since photo was made". The piece is said to be in the collection of the Howe/Lightbody Family. (Amaki, 164)

Details

Title

Head of a Cossack (profile view)

Creator

Prophet, Nancy Elizabeth

Date

1940

Other Identifiers

Local: MSS-0028-01-10-02

Keyword

Prophet ; Nancy Elizabeth ; 1890-1960 ; Sculpture ; African American artists ; Native American artists

Type

Image

Finding Aid

https://www.riamco.org/render?eadid=US-RPRC-mss.28

Language

English

In

Nancy Elizabeth Prophet collection

Preferred Citation

Nancy Elizabeth Prophet collection, MSS-0028, Special Collections, James P. Adams Library, Rhode Island College.

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