Charles Albert Coffin

1911

Henry Hering

Associated Names
Henry Hering

Sculptor, American, 1874 - 1949

The sculpture depicts Charles Albert Coffin, as named at the base. It is a bas-relief sculpture showing him in profile facing left. The sculpture is cast in a brownish metal, likely bronze, giving it a polished appearance. He is shown wearing a suit, with facial features like a mustache and groomed hair. The sculpture has intricate details, particularly in his facial features and hair, creating a sense of realism and texture akin to a three-dimensional photograph.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

James Parmelee [1855-1931], Cleveland and Washington; his estate; bequest 1941 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

left edge: H=H / MCMXI; along bottom: CHARLES ALBERT COFFIN

Wikidata ID

Q63864006

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