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Medallion of George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait. Central figure is a man with short, curly white hair. He wears a dark-colored jacket with a white lace-trimmed cravat. The man looks to the left with a neutral expression. The portrait has a plain dark background. The oval frame is white with small circular indentations on the bottom left and right. The frame has minor scratches and marks on its surface. Gray background surrounds the frame. The image depicts George Washington.

Artwork details

Date:
1776–96
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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