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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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