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Profile Bust of a Young Man

John Christian Rauschner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a framed profile bust. The frame is rectangular with an ornate design featuring floral patterns and beading. The frame has a thick inner border with small raised dots. The bust depicts a young man in profile, facing left. He has dark hair and wears a dark jacket with a white shirt. The bust is set against a dark background within the frame. The frame hangs on a light-colored wall.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1800–1812
Medium:
Wax, glass, wood
Dimensions:
516 × 624 px
Museum record:
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