John Mackie Falconer (American, 1820–1903). <em>Plaque of John Mackie Falconer (Self-Portrait)</em>, ca. 1870. Bronze, wood, Overall: 8 1/2 x 8 7/16 x 7/8 in. (21.6 x 21.4 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Queens Borough Public Library, 66.27.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 66.27.4_acetate_bw.jpg)

Plaque of John Mackie Falconer (Self-Portrait)

Artist:John Mackie Falconer

Medium: Bronze, wood

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Dates:ca. 1870

Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/2 x 8 7/16 x 7/8 in. (21.6 x 21.4 x 2.2 cm) Diameter of Plaque: 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)

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

Accession Number: 66.27.4

Image: 66.27.4_acetate_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Round, concave plaque with portrait bust in relief set into square wooden frame. Portrait of a bearded man in profile facing left, wearing cap with tassle; twisted bronze rope border on plaque. Simple frame with four triangular notches in corners. Condition: Good; some corrosion around bronze border; few small nicks in wood frame.

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