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George Washington

Desprez Jr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of oval-shaped glass artwork. The glass is clear and has a textured surface with a repeating diamond pattern. The edge of the glass has a wavy design with a scalloped appearance. Inside the glass artwork is a relief sculpture of a man's head and shoulders. The man has short hair and is wearing a military-style jacket with large buttons and a tassel on the shoulder. The man is pictured in left profile. The background behind the glass artwork is dark gray. The artwork is titled "George Washington" by "Desprez Jr."

Artwork Details

Date
1820–30
Medium
Glass, porcelain
Dimensions
518 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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