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Morning

c. 1850
(American, 1817–1904)
America, 19th century
marble
Framed: 72.5 x 5 cm (28 9/16 x 1 15/16 in.); Diameter: 53.3 cm (21 in.)
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1977.10.2
Location: not on view
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Description

Early in his career, 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.
Morning

Morning

c. 1850

Erastus Dow Palmer

(American, 1817–1904)
America, 19th century

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