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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
Museum record:
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