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Written by: Elif ÇetinResearcher · Old Master Paintings
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 183755
Henry Kirke BrownBust of an American Indian
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Henry Kirke Brown |
|---|---|
| Date | Modeled 1848–49, cast 1849 |
| Culture / Origin | United States |
| Medium | Bronze on bronze plinth |
| Dimensions | 20.3 × 8.6 × 6 cm (8 × 3 3/8 × 2 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Arts of the Americas |
| Type | Sculpture |
About the Artist
Henry Kirke Brown (American, 1814–1886) — Cast by the artist's foundry — Brooklyn, New York Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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