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Bust of Harrison Gray Otis

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1838-1843

GUSN

GUSN-17427

Description

Bust of Harrison Gray Otis (1765-1845). Neo-classical pose.

Details

Descriptive Terms

busts (figures)
marble (rock)
Neoclassical
Bust

Inscription

"S.V. CLEVENGER/ Sculp." (Engraved)

Associated Person

Otis, Harrison Gray, 1765-1848

Additional Identification Number

22.1950

Maker

Clevenger, Shobal Vail (American sculptor, 1812-1843) (Sculptor)

Dimensions

28 x 17 x 11 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Pauline Pumpelly Otis

Accession Number

1974.217A

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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Title Pedestal Accession Number 1974.217B

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