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Bust of Robert Burns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a bust sculpture titled "Bust of Robert Burns". The bust depicts a man with long, wavy hair parted in the middle and falling on both sides of his face and shoulders. The man has a straight mouth and a small nose. He appears to be wearing a shirt with a high collar and a sash or ribbon crossing over his chest. The bust is made of white stone or plaster and sits on a short, round pedestal. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–70
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
485 × 624 px
Museum record:
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