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My Grandmother

Paul Wayland Bartlett

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows the bust of an elderly woman with detailed facial expressions and signs of aging, such as wrinkles. She wears a headscarf tied over her head and under her chin, with long pieces hanging on either side of her face and a bow tie at the neck. The sculpture is made of bronze and has a dark, weathered patina displaying shades of green and brown. The depiction of facial features and clothing is detailed, creating a realistic and lifelike appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
1877
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
10461 × 14646 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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