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George Washington

Ralph Wood the Younger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bust depicts a man with a neutral expression. He has short, curled hair on the sides of his head and a balding top. He wears a jacket with buttons down the front and a cravat around his neck. The bust is cropped at the chest, with the top of the shoulders exposed. The bust sits on a square base. The entire piece appears to be made of white marble or stone.

Artwork details

Date:
1748–95
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
British (American market)
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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