| George Washington | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | Giuseppe Ceracchi |
| Year | 1795 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Marble |
| Subject | George Washington |
| Dimensions | 73.3 cm × 55.9 cm × 33 cm (28.9 in × 22.0 in × 13 in) |
George Washington is a marble bust portrait of George Washington, done in the style of a Roman emperor, by the Italian sculptor Giuseppe Ceracchi.[1] It was created as part of a campaign by Ceracchi to build a larger monument to Washington. The bust was thought by many to be one of the most lifelike.[1] It was later used as a model of Washington for works by other sculptors and engravers.
- ^ a b "George Washington". Metropolitan Museum of Art. Archived from the original on 2023-02-05. Retrieved 2015-03-07.