Thomas Ball (American, 1819–1911). <em>Head of Saint John</em>, 1872. Marble, 25 7/8 x 15 1/8 x 11 1/2 in. (65.7 x 38.4 x 29.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Chauncey E. Low, 19.147. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 19.147_bw.jpg)

Thomas Ball (American, 1819–1911). Head of Saint John, 1872. Marble, 25 7/8 x 15 1/8 x 11 1/2 in. (65.7 x 38.4 x 29.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Chauncey E. Low, 19.147. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 19.147_bw.jpg)

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Head of Saint John

Thomas Ball

American Art

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

ARTIST Thomas Ball, American, 1819–1911

MEDIUM Marble

Place Made: United States

DATES 1872

DIMENSIONS 25 7/8 x 15 1/8 x 11 1/2 in. (65.7 x 38.4 x 29.2 cm) (show scale)

SIGNATURE Incised on back: "T. Ball. 1872"

COLLECTIONS American Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 19.147

CREDIT LINE Gift of Mrs. Chauncey E. Low

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Marble bust of male figure with long, flowing locks; gazes upward and to proper left side; head supported on pedestal base. Condition: Good

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

CAPTION Thomas Ball (American, 1819–1911). Head of Saint John, 1872. Marble, 25 7/8 x 15 1/8 x 11 1/2 in. (65.7 x 38.4 x 29.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Chauncey E. Low, 19.147. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 19.147_bw.jpg)

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