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Evening
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Early in his career, Palmer made cameo portraits-gems or shells carved in low relief. The delicate carving of his marble representations of Morning and Evening can probably be attributed to his early experience with cameos.
| Artist / Maker | Erastus Dow Palmer |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1850 |
| Culture / Origin | United States |
| Medium | marble |
| Dimensions | Framed: 72 x 5 cm (28 3/8 x 1 15/16 in.); Diameter: 53.3 cm (21 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Sculpture |
About the Artist
Erastus Dow Palmer (American, 1817–1904) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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