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Bust of George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bust of George Washington by an unknown artist. The bust is white and made of a material that appears to be stone or plaster. The bust depicts a man with short, wavy hair parted in the middle and combed to the sides. He has a straight mouth and a slight nose. He is wearing a high-collared shirt with a cravat tied around the neck. The collar of the shirt is folded over and there are three buttons on the right side of the bust. The base of the bust is round and narrow. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–70
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
456 × 624 px
Museum record:
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