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Washington Allston

Edward Augustus Brackett

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White marble bust of a man on a short pedestal. The man has curly hair that is pushed back from his face. His facial features are defined with prominent nose, thin lips, and closed eyes. The bust is cropped at the waist. The background is grey. The image depicts Washington Allston by Edward Augustus Brackett.

Artwork Details

Date
1843–44; carved 1843–44
Medium
Marble
Culture
American
Dimensions
501 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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