Erastus Dow Palmer (American, 1817–1904). <em>The White Captive</em>, 1866. Marble, 23 3/4 x 16 x 11 in. (60.3 x 40.6 x 27.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mary S. Croxson, 18.181. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 18.181_bw.jpg)

Erastus Dow Palmer (American, 1817–1904). The White Captive, 1866. Marble, 23 3/4 x 16 x 11 in. (60.3 x 40.6 x 27.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mary S. Croxson, 18.181. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 18.181_bw.jpg)

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The White Captive

Erastus Dow Palmer

American Art

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

ARTIST Erastus Dow Palmer, American, 1817–1904

MEDIUM Marble

Place Made: United States

DATES 1866

DIMENSIONS 23 3/4 x 16 x 11 in. (60.3 x 40.6 x 27.9 cm) (show scale)

SIGNATURE Inscribed on underside of back edge: "E.D. PALMER sc. 1866."

COLLECTIONS American Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 18.181

CREDIT LINE Gift of Mary S. Croxson

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Idealized bust-length sculpture of a nude young woman looking to the right; truncated below breast; on pedestal base; wavy hair tied in loose bun; overall polished surface except the hair Condition: Good

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Erastus Dow Palmer (American, 1817–1904). The White Captive, 1866. Marble, 23 3/4 x 16 x 11 in. (60.3 x 40.6 x 27.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mary S. Croxson, 18.181. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 18.181_bw.jpg)

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