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Venezia

Larkin Goldsmith Mead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White marble bust of a woman titled "Venezia" by Larkin Goldsmith Mead. The woman's face is depicted with short, curly hair pulled back and adorned with a shell-like structure on top. Her facial features are calm, with slightly closed eyes and a small mouth. The bust is broken off at the chest, with the top portion resembling a seashell, complete with ridges and texture. The base of the bust is round and short. The background is dark gray, transitioning to black.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1865–66
Medium
Marble
Culture
American
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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