Metadata
Title
General George G. Meade
Creator
Joseph Alexis Bailly
Date
1868
Description
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.
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
22.0" H
Medium
Vermont marble
Provenance
Gift of Edward Swain III
Collection
General Collection, Museum Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Identifier
1973.22.01
Rights
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