Lemuel Shaw

Artist

Shobal Vail Clevenger (American 1812–1843)

Date

1839–1841

Medium

Marble

Dimensions

22 7/16 x 17 1/8 x 11 3/16 in. (57 x 43.5 x 28.4 cm)

Description

bust with rectangular marble base, herm termination; middle-aged male, nude to mid chest; think hair; head turned slightly to subject’s right

Inscription

Inscribed on reverse: S. V. CLEVENGER / 1839.

Credit Line

Gift of several subscribers, 1842

Object Number

UH26