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George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval-framed portrait of George Washington. The frame has a thick black border with a raised inner rim. Inside the frame is a light-colored oval background. On top of the background is a white relief sculpture of a man's head and shoulders. The man has short hair that is curled at the nape of the neck. He is viewed in profile, facing right.

Artwork Details

Date
1776–83
Medium
Glass paste
Dimensions
541 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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