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George Washington in Japanese Costume

Miyagawa Kozan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

George Washington wearing a Japanese kimono. The bust is of a man with light skin and blond hair that curls at the bottom, styled back from his face. He has a white under-shirt with a wide V-neck. He wears a teal green robe underneath a black robe. The teal robe has a swirling darker green pattern. The black robe has a gold circular emblem on each side, and is fastened in the center with a gold cord and tassel. The bust is on a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–83
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 547 px
Museum record:
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