William Wilson Corcoran

1874

William Henry Rinehart

Associated Names
William Henry Rinehart

Sculptor, American, 1825 - 1874

The sculpture is a bust depicting an adult male with a mustache and wavy hair swept to the sides. The subject's expression is calm, with closed lips and slightly downcast eyes. He is draped in a robe that is intricately carved to capture the folds of the fabric. The sculpture is made of white marble, giving it a pristine appearance. It is set against a plain background.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by William Wilson Corcoran [1798-1888], Washington; gift 1877 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2014 by the National Gallery of Art.

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Exhibition History

1959

  • 100 Years Ago, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, 1959, no catalogue.

Bibliography

1948

  • Ross, Marvin Chauncey, and Anna Wells Rutledge. William Henry Rinehart, Maryland Sculptor, 1825-1874. Baltimore, 1948: 21.

Inscriptions

Wm. H. RINEHART / SCULPt ROMA 1874

Wikidata ID

Q63864504

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