Unknown French
Bust of George Washington

Bust of George Washington

Public Domain

Bust of George Washington
Artist
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Bust of George Washington
Datec. 1800–1820
Possible placeParis, France
MediumBronze and gilt bronze
Dimensions17 × 5 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (43.2 × 14 × 14 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.69.530
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Washington Hall
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThis bust of George Washington was probably made in France for export to the United States. The image appears to have been adapted from other portraits of Washington.
ProvenanceAcquired by Miss Ima Hogg on November 4, 1969, from Israel Sack, NYC.

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