George Washington

Achille Collas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bust of George Washington by Achille Collas. The bust is made of dark gray material, possibly bronze or stone. The bust depicts a man with a balding head, featuring short hair on the sides. The subject has a serious expression with a slightly downturned mouth. The bust is positioned on a square base with a rounded top. The base has a short, thick neck and a wide, flat bottom. The background is a plain white wall. The bust is centered in the image. The overall appearance suggests a formal portrait.