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Title
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Sculpture Collection
Description
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The Athenaeum’s Sculpture Collection comprises a variety of European and American works in marble, bronze, plaster and ceramic, dating mostly from the 19th century. A variety of historical literary, mythological, ancient classical, political, military, arts and science figures are represented.
Additional sculptures relating to Napoleon Bonaparte and his family may be viewed online in the Athenaeum's Featured Collection, "Bonaparte Collection."
Physical Object
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Title
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General George G. Meade
Creator
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Joseph Alexis Bailly
Date
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1868
Description
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Marble bust of General George G. Meade (1815-1872), executed in the classical manner with the head at a slight turn to the right. General Meade was a native Philadelphian and served as commander in chief of the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War.
Sculptor Joseph A Bailly (1825-1883) was born in Paris and came to the United States in 1848 and to Philadelphia in 1850. In 1876 he became the professor of sculpture at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Extent
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22.0" H
Medium
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Vermont marble
Provenance
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Gift of Edward Swain III
Is Part Of
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General Collection, Museum Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Identifier
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1973.22.01
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Bailly
Meade