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Henry Clay

Shobal Vail Clevenger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White marble bust of Henry Clay, depicted wearing a draped garment. The bust shows Clay from the upper chest up. His hair is short and combed to the side. The garment has a V-shaped neckline and folds of fabric draped over the shoulders and chest. The background is a dark gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1837; carved ca. 1841–46
Medium:
Marble
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
495 × 624 px
Museum record:
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