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Mask of George Washington

after Jean-Antoine Houdon

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a human head with defined facial features like a broad forehead, deep-set eyes, and full lips. It is made from a material that looks like polished brownstone or bronze, giving it a smooth, shiny surface with varying brown tones. The head is elongated vertically and rests on a cylindrical pedestal base. The sculpture is larger than life-size, emphasizing the facial details and the sculptor's skills.

Artwork Details

Date
model 1785, cast possibly by 1849
Medium
plaster
Dimensions
9545 × 11931 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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