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Morning
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Early in his career, Erastus 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: 72.5 x 5 cm (28 9/16 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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