William Rush (American, 1756-1833). <em>Self Portrait (The Pine Knot Portrait)</em>, 1822; cast 1971. Bronze, stone base , 22 x 17 x 11 in. (55.9 x 43.2 x 27.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Martha Fleischman, 2002.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2002.2_bw.jpg)

Self Portrait (The Pine Knot Portrait)

Artist:William RushJoseph TernbachKennedy Galleries, Inc.

Medium: Bronze, stone base

Dates:1822; cast 1971

Dimensions: 22 x 17 x 11 in. (55.9 x 43.2 x 27.9 cm)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 2002.2

Image: 2002.2_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Shoulder-length bust portrait of older man with head turned to proper right; head appears as if emerging out of pine trunk (which forms neck and shoulders) with knots and a pine branch across the front; bust raised on round pedestal atop black stone square plinth base. Condition: Good.

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