MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bust of Thomas Jefferson
Description:
Dimension:H:29.250in W:22.000in D:14.000in
Creator:
Houdon, Jean-Antoine
Abstract:
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Plaster portrait bust on low, circular, columnar base. The subject has long hair, slightly curled over his ears, and tied in the back with a ribbon at the nape of his neck. He wears a vest, coat, and a pleated cravat with a ruffled jabot. Unsigned and undated. Inscribed, "T.J." on verso under shoulder.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bust of Marquis de Condorcet
Description:
Dimension:H:30.500in W:20.000in Without base: 25 x 20
Base: 5.5 x 9.75 (diam.)
Creator:
Houdon, Jean-Antoine
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Life-sized, marble portrait bust on low, circular, columnar base. The subject's hair is curled about his ears and tied back with a ribbon. He wears a high-collared, ruffled shirt, a vest, and an open jacket. Incised on proper right shoulder, "Houdon Fecit 1785."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bust of Anne Robert Jacques Turgot
Description:
Dimension:H:31.500in W:24.500in D:20.000in
Creator:
Houdon, Jean-Antoine
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Plaster portrait bust on low, circular, columnar base. The subject has shoulder-length, curly hair and he wears a lace jabot, and embroidered waistcoat. Unsigned and undated.