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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
Museum record:
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