1984.0078 Bust

Bust (figure) (George Washington)

  • Title:

    George Washington

  • Category:

    Sculpture

  • Place of Origin:

    France, Europe

  • Date:

    1790-1820

  • Materials:

    Bronze; Ormolu; Brass; Iron; Wood

  • Techniques:

    Cast

  • Museum Object Number:

    1984.0078


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1984.0078

Object Name

Bust (figure) (George Washington)

Title

George Washington

Category

Sculpture

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Charles van Ravenswaay

Place of Origin

France, Europe

Origin Notes

The creation place was identified as probably France by a previous cataloguer [Lorena Baines 2008].

Date

1790-1820

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; On banner, front center of plinth; "E PLURIBUS UNUM", cast
2. Label; Underside of base; "B7760/A & Cy.", black ink

Subjects

Portrait; George Washington; American eagle; President; Government

Materials

Bronze; Ormolu; Brass; Iron; Wood

Techniques

Cast

Dimensions (inches)

17.362 (H) , 5.709 (W) , 5.787 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

44.1 (H) , 14.5 (W) , 14.7 (D)

Object Description

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