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Bust of Paul Morphy
Achille Perellica. 1891
The Historic New Orleans Collection
New Orleans, United States
Bust of Paul Morphy executed for the Chess, Checkers and Whist Club of New Orleans. The bust shows Morphy from the chest up and rests on a circular stand. The bust features Morphy wearing a suit and bowtie, with his short hair combed or brushed back.
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Details
- Title: Bust of Paul Morphy
- Creator: Achille Perelli
- Creator Lifespan: 1822-1891
- Date Created: ca. 1891
- Physical Dimensions: 29 1/4" x 17 1/2" x 9 3/8"
- Type: busts (figures); sculpture (visual works); portraits
- Rights: Physical rights are retained by The Historic New Orleans Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U. S. copyright laws.
- Medium: plaster; paint (coating)
- Art Form: Sculpture
- Support: casting (process)
- Depicted Person: Morphy, Paul Charles, 1837-1884
- Depicted Topic: Chess -- History
- Credit Line: The Historic New Orleans Collection
- Accession Number: 1983.51.3
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