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George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped medal with a raised border featuring a textured pattern, dark grey or black color, metal composition. Raised relief portrait of a man with long hair turned to the left, hair pulled back and tied at the nape of the neck, the man's facial features are defined with prominent nose and jawline. The artist's name is not visible on the medal. The medal has a small loop at the top for hanging. The subject of the medal is George Washington.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Bronze, brass
Dimensions
492 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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