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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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