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Bust of Henry Clay

Pierre Joseph Chardigny

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A white marble bust of a man with short hair, wearing a suit jacket and bow tie. The man's hair is parted on the side and combed over the top of his head. He has a serious expression on his face. The word "Clay" is carved into the front of the bust below the man's chest. A small ruler or measuring device is placed in front of the bust. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
1853
Medium:
Waxed plaster
Dimensions:
399 × 623 px
Museum record:
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