Medal by James Manley

Medal 1790

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3d sculpting

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3d printed part

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stone

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sculpture

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sculptural image

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unrealistic statue

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mid-section and head portrait

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united-states

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profile

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statue

This bronze medal, created in 1790 by James Manley, depicts a profile portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The inscription, "GEO WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA," surrounds the portrait, emphasizing Washington's birthplace and his significance to American history. The medal, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the early artistic expressions of national pride in the newly formed United States.

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