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Penserosa

William Henry Rinehart

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust of a woman with her head slightly tilted downward and a calm expression on her face. Her hair is styled neatly with a string of pearls as a headband. The sculpture is carved from white marble. She is depicted wearing draped fabric over her shoulders and chest resembling a classical gown. The sculpture is presented on a circular pedestal.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1863
Medium
marble
Dimensions
10216 × 12770 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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