Who created "George Washington"?

George Washington was created by Isaac Broome|Ott and Brewer in ca. 1876.

When was "George Washington" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1876.

What medium is "George Washington"?

George Washington is Parian porcelain.

Is "George Washington" in the public domain?

Yes, George Washington is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

George Washington

Isaac Broome|Ott and Brewer

ca. 1876

Medium

Parian porcelain

Dimensions

11 x 6 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. (27.9 x 15.9 x 13.7 cm)

Classification

Bust

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883

Accession Number

83.2.128

Tags

MenGeorge WashingtonPortraits

Art Historical Context

This finely detailed Parian porcelain sculpture ofGeorge Washington*, created around 1876 by sculptor Isaac Broome and produced the esteemed Trenton, New Jersey firm Ott & Brewer, stands as a quintessential example of American decorative arts. Measuring 11 x 6¼ x 5⅜ inches, the unglazed bisque ware emulates the smooth, luminous quality of marble, making classical portraiture accessible to middle-class households. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, it was generously gifted by William H. Huntington in 1883. Crafted during the United States' Centennial celebrations mar...

About the Artist

Isaac Broome|Ott and Brewer · 1836–1922

1835–1922|

George Washington

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