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Mary Justina de Peyster

George Edwin Bissell

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White marble bust of a woman, Mary Justina de Peyster, with short hair and a crown-like headpiece. The bust is off-the-shoulder, with a floral design on the chest area. The base of the bust has an ornate design with curved lines and floral patterns. The bust is set against a gray background that is darker at the top and lighter at the bottom. The overall style is classical. The bust was created by George Edwin Bissell.

Artwork details

Date:
late 1880s
Medium:
Marble
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
354 × 624 px
Museum record:
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