Paul Mellon

1984, cast 1990

Tessa Pullan

Associated Names
Tessa Pullan

Sculptor, British, born 1953

The sculpture is a bust of an elderly man made of bronze. It has detailed facial features capturing the characteristics of an older person, including closely cropped hair and deep-set eyes. The bust is mounted on a black base with the name "PAUL MELLON" inscribed in gold lettering. The sculpture depicts a dignified and lifelike visage facing forward.
Skip thumbnail navigation
Back to thumbnail navigation
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (height with base): 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in.)
    overall (base): 5.1 x 15.1 x 15.1 cm (2 x 5 15/16 x 5 15/16 in.)
    overall (head): 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.)
    gross weight: 8.618 kg (19 lb.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.59.19

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. Paul Mellon, Upperville, VA; gift 1994 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on reverse of square base: TESSA PULLAN. SCULP. / 1984; on front of square base: PAUL MELLON

Wikidata ID

Q63861115

You may be interested in

Loading Results