Charles Loring Elliott 1870

This marble bust, sculpted by Launt Thompson in 1870, depicts Charles Loring Elliott, a well-known American portrait painter. The realistic portrayal captures Elliott’s likeness with a focus on detail and texture. The bust, currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Thompson’s skill in capturing the essence of his subject. The inscription on the base, “CHAS L. ELLIOTT N.A.,” identifies the subject as a member of the National Academy of Design.