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Washington to Hamilton on Political Forbearance

John A. Bolen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a gold-colored medal with a raised profile portrait of George Washington on it. The medal has a rope-like border around the edge. The subject of the medal, George Washington, faces left; he has short hair combed back and a high-collared coat with a folded cravat. The words "GEORGE WASHINGTON" are written along the top of the edge in capital letters. The background behind the medal is light grey. John A. Bolen is the artist. The title of the work is "Washington to Hamilton on Political Forbearance".

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze, gilt
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 548 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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