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Bust of Thaddeus Kosciusko

Pierre Joseph Chardigny

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Marble bust of a man with curly hair, wearing a bow tie and fur collar. The bust is angled slightly to the right. The man's hair is wavy and falls to his shoulders. He has a small nose and thin lips. A sword strap is visible on his left shoulder. The base of the bust has the name "Kosciusko" carved into it. A ruler or measuring device is in front of the bust. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
1853
Medium
Waxed plaster
Dimensions
483 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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