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Alice Key Pendleton

Hiram Powers

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust of a woman with detailed features, including a composed expression, smooth skin, and intricately styled hair. The subject is clothed in a draped garment that flows over her shoulders. The sculpture is made of white marble, giving it a clean appearance with a soft gloss. It appears life-sized, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship in the facial features and clothing folds. The bust is mounted on a square pedestal.

Artwork Details

Date
model 1870, carved 1870
Medium
marble
Dimensions
10343 × 12929 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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