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Profile Bust of George Washington

Robert Ball Hughes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval framed sculpture of a man's head and shoulders. The frame has a small metal loop at the top for hanging. The sculpture depicts a man with wavy hair, receding hairline, and a rounded nose. He is viewed in profile, facing left. The sculpture is white, and the frame is black. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1835–55
Medium:
Wax, glass, wood
Dimensions:
504 × 624 px
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