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)

William Rush (American, 1756–1833). Self Portrait (The Pine Knot Portrait), 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)

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Self Portrait (The Pine Knot Portrait)

American Art

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

ARTIST William Rush, American, 1756–1833

CAST BY Joseph Ternbach

COMMISSIONED BY Kennedy 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) (show scale)

MARKINGS Inscribed on back of round pedestal base: "PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY / OF THE FINE ARTS / © KENNEDY GALLERIES- / 6/15"

COLLECTIONS American Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 2002.2

CREDIT LINE Gift of Martha Fleischman

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.

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

CAPTION William Rush (American, 1756–1833). Self Portrait (The Pine Knot Portrait), 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)

EDITION Edition: Cast: 6/15

IMAGE overall, 2002.2_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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