William A. Clark

1925

Bryant Baker

Associated Names
Bryant Baker

Sculptor, American, born England, 1881 - 1970

The sculpture is a bust depicting a man with a full mustache and beard, looking straight ahead with a composed expression. The man has wavy, neatly combed hair and is dressed in a suit, which includes a jacket, waistcoat, and a tie or cravat. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a dark brown and greenish patina, suggesting age and weathering. The bust is life-sized, placed on a simple square base, and captures a detailed and realistic likeness of the individual, with attention to the texture of the hair and the fabric of the clothing. The background is a smooth, neutral gray.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The sitter's great-grandchildren, and siblings, John H. Hall, Jr. [1926-1999], Lewis R.M. Hall [1929-2014], and Mrs. Katherine H. Vass [1932-1996]; gift 1978 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1978

  • 50th Anniversary of the William A. Clark Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, 26 April - 16 July 1978.

Inscriptions

on the back, lower left: Bryant Baker / Sculptor / 1925; on the back, center: WILLIAM ANDREWS CLARK / 1839 - 1925

Wikidata ID

Q63863813

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