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Charles K. Stellwagen

American, 1817 - 1908

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The sculpture depicts a human head with defined facial features like a broad forehead, deep-set eyes, and full lips. It is made from a material that looks like polished brownstone or bronze, giving it a smooth, shiny surface with varying brown tones. The head is elongated vertically and rests on a cylindrical pedestal base. The sculpture is larger than life-size, emphasizing the facial details and the sculptor's skills.
Jean-Antoine Houdon, Mask of George Washington, model 1785, cast possibly by 1849, plaster, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Edward J. Stellwagen, 1909), 2014.136.235

Mask of George Washington

Jean-Antoine Houdon · model 1785, cast possibly by 1849 · plaster ·  Accession ID  2014.136.235