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Figure of Admiral George Rodney

Pierre Stephan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray statue of a man in 18th-century military uniform, standing on a rocky base. The man wears a tricorn hat, a long coat with tails, knee-length pants, and knee-high socks. His right hand rests on a cannon, while his left hand is near his waist. A sash crosses his chest. He stands on a base that includes a cannon, an anchor, and a rammer. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The statue is titled "Figure of Admiral George Rodney" and is the work of artist Pierre Stephan.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1785
Medium:
Earthenware, basalt
Culture:
British (American market)
Dimensions:
458 × 625 px
Museum record:
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