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Bracket for Bust of Beethoven (79.325a)
Wilhelm Matthiä (German, about 1807–1888)
German
19th century
Medium/Technique
Stone; marble
Dimensions
Overall for (b): 144.1 x 99.1 x 45.7 cm (56 3/4 x 39 x 18 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William A. Tappan
Accession Number79.325b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionBust is of white marble with inscription "Beethoven" on front and "W.Matthiae" on the side.
Provenance1879, gift of Mrs. William A. Tappan (Caroline Sturgis Tappan) (b.1819-d.1888), Boston, to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 1, 1879)