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Sarah Elizabeth Appleton Lawrence

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Artist

Thomas Ball (American 1819–1911)

Date

1863

Medium

Marble

Dimensions

27 5/16 x 20 1/2 x 12 15/16 in. (69.4 x 52 x 32.8 cm)

Description

Bust of middle-aged woman with sockle; classical drapery; head turned slightly to right; slight smile; hair tied back

Inscription

Inscribed on reverse: “SARAH E. LAWRENCE / 1822-1891 / COPY THOS. BALL — 1863”

Credit Line

Gift of Marian (Lawrence) Peabody, granddaughter of the sitter, 1970

Object Number

UH126