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Artist

Shobal Vail Clevenger (American 1812–1843)

Date

19th century

Medium

Plaster

Dimensions

29 5/8 x 20 1/16 x 11 1/4 in. (75.3 x 50.9 x 28.5 cm)

Description

Bust with sockle; male; receding hairline; classical robe pinned below right shoulder; head turned slightly to subject’s right

Credit Line

Gift of the artist, 1840

Object Number

UH184