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George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Copper-colored medallion with George Washington's profile facing right. He has short, wavy hair and a raised collar. The medallion has a raised border. The text on the medallion reads "GEORGE WASHINGTON" on the left side and "PRES. U.S. AMER. 1789-1797" on the right side. The medallion appears to be made of brown metal, possibly copper. The background is a light gray color. A shadow is cast to the left of the medallion.

Artwork Details

Date
1797
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
600 × 538 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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