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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
Museum record:
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