Profile Bust of a Salem Gentleman
ca. 1800–1812
Medium
Wax, glass, wood
Dimensions
3 1/4 × 1 13/16 in. (8.3 × 4.6 cm)
Classification
Miniature
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Glenn Tilley Morse Collection, Bequest of Glenn Tilley Morse, 1950
Accession Number
50.187.69
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About this artwork
This Wax, glass, wood by John Christian Rauschner from ca. 1800–1812 exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Wax, glass, wood required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery...