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George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, bronze-colored relief sculpture of George Washington in a gold frame. The sculpture is a bust of Washington, showing his head and shoulders. He is depicted wearing a military uniform with epaulets on his shoulders and a tassel hanging from his right shoulder. His hair is powdered and styled in a 18th-century fashion. The sculpture is set against a brown background and surrounded by a raised gold border. The gold border has a small hole at the top. The sculpture is set against a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
1775–1800
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
599 × 559 px
Museum record:
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