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George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a stone cameo. The cameo is circular with a metal ring at the top for hanging. The cameo features a raised relief portrait of George Washington. The portrait is in profile, facing left. George Washington has a receding hairline and wavy hair pulled back into a low ponytail. The background of the cameo is black. The cameo is set against a white background. The cameo has a black frame with grooves around the inner and outer edges.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–30
Medium
Wax
Dimensions
565 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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