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Henry Clay

Joel T. Hart

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust of an elderly man in formal attire. His facial features are detailed, showing prominent cheekbones, a broad forehead, deeply set eyes gazing slightly to his right, and a slightly pursed mouth. His hair is combed back, exposing a receding hairline. The sculpture is made of white marble, giving it a smooth, polished appearance. The man is dressed in a suit with a visible bow tie and a waistcoat, all intricately sculpted to show the folds of the fabric. The marble's color adds to the lifelike texture of both the skin and clothing, capturing fine details such as buttons and fabric layers while maintaining an overall sense of formality and grace.

Artwork Details

Date
n.d.
Medium
marble
Dimensions
9586 × 11983 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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