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Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plaque features a circular shape with a raised edge. The plaque is made of a gray material, possibly metal or stone. It depicts a raised profile portrait of a man with short hair, facing right. The man's hair is short and curled. He has a high forehead, nose, and chin. The words "GENERAL OF THE CONTINENTAL ARMY" are raised and written in an arc above the portrait. The words "GEORGE WASHINGTON" are raised and written in an arc below the portrait. The background of the image is black.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800 (?)
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
French
Dimensions
472 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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