The sculpture is a bust depicting the upper body and head of a man. It is carved from a light-colored material, likely marble, which gives it a smooth and polished appearance. The bust features a detailed representation of the man's facial features and hair. The man appears to have a serious expression, with a subtle gaze directed slightly downward. The bust is mounted on a round pedestal.
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William J. Stone

sculptor Hiram Powers (American, 1805 - 1873)

model 1837, carved 1842

Medium
marble
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall: 53.34 × 38.42 × 27.94 cm (21 × 15 1/8 × 11 in.) ; height with base: 66.68 cm (26 1/4 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Gift from Mrs. William J. Stone, 1883)
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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