Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
58.S.42 |
Object Name |
Bas-Relief |
Title |
Bas-Relief with Portrait of Thomas Jefferson |
Artist |
Miller, George M. |
Date |
1803 |
Description |
Bas-relief profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson, cut off diagonally below shoulders. Hair gathered and tied with ribbon behind body. Wears coat with three buttons, high neckcloth close under chin, ruffled shirt. |
Label |
Thomas Jefferson was elected President of the APS the day before he became the Vice President of the United States. He was a fervent supporter of westward exploration, including his deep involvement in the Lewis and Clark expedition. |
Medium |
Plaster |
Dimensions |
H-10.125 W-8.75 inches |
Dimension Details |
Framed |
Credit line |
American Philosophical Society. Gift of Emily Phillips, 1890. |
Search Terms |
19th century nineteenth century sculpture Founding Father profile president APS President |