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George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval white stone relief sculpture of George Washington in profile. The sculpture shows Washington's head and neck. He has a small nose and mouth. His hair is pulled back and tied in a ponytail with a bow. The background of the image is a textured surface, possibly fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Probably porcelain
Culture
French
Dimensions
499 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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