Portrait of a poet

Johann Valentin Sonnenschein Swiss, born Germany

late 18th–early 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Portrait of a poet
Maker: Johann Valentin Sonnenschein (Swiss (born Germany), 1749–1828)
Date: late 18th–early 19th century
Culture: Swiss
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 9 x 7 in. (22.9 x 17.8 cm);
Framed (confirmed): 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (29.2 x 24.1 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of William Rieder, in honor of Ian Wardropper, 2011
Object Number: 2011.402
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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