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George Washington

Hiram Powers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White marble bust of a man with short hair, wearing a draped garment. The bust is positioned on a short pedestal. The man's hair is parted and hangs down on either side of his head to his ears. His facial expression is neutral. He wears a garment with a V-shaped neckline and folds of fabric draped around his chest and shoulders. The background is a gradient gray color, with the bust sitting on a surface that matches the background. The title of the bust is "George Washington" and the artist is Hiram Powers.

Artwork Details

Date
1838–44, carved after 1844
Medium
Marble
Culture
American
Dimensions
452 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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