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George Washington

Isaac Broome

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a white marble bust of George Washington by Isaac Broome. The bust is positioned on a short, round base. The subject has short, curled hair parted in the middle and combed to either side, with curls at the sides. He wears a jacket with wide lapels and a high collar. Underneath, a cravat or jabot is tied in front with a bow. The jabot features a raised decorative design that runs down the center. The bust is set against a gray background that darkens towards the top. A shadow is cast to the right. The bust appears to be angled slightly to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1876
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
482 × 625 px
Museum record:
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