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Bust of William Shakespeare

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bust of a man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a collared shirt with a ruffled neckline. The bust is on a short, thick base. The man depicted has a slight smile. He has a rounded collar and folded drapery over his right shoulder. The background is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
462 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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