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Portrait Bust of an Unknown Man: Famous Sculpture

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Portrait Bust of an Unknown Man by French (1770), Painted terracotta at Art Institute of Chicago

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Portrait Bust of an Unknown Man

by French, 1770

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Year: 1770
Medium: Painted terracotta
Size: 69.4 × 46.4 cm (27 3/8 × 18 5/16 in.)

Where to See It

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Permanently housed

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French sculpted this sculpture, dating to 1775–85. Made from painted terracotta, it measures 69.4 × 46.4 cm (27 3/8 × 18 5/16 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. The museum's public domain images are available under CC0 for any use.

Details

Year: 1770
Medium: Painted terracotta
Size: 69.4 × 46.4 cm (27 3/8 × 18 5/16 in.)

Where to See It

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Permanently housed

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The Artist

French View all works →

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About Portrait Bust of an Unknown Man

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

It dates to 1775–85. It's made from painted terracotta French created it.

French made from painted terracotta, it measures 69.4 × 46.4 cm (27 3/8 × 18 5/16 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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