Portrait of Heber R. Bishop

1898

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 222

The carving is among the refined works that Bishop commissioned from famed French and Russian gemstone artists of his time. Most notable is his portrait; depicted in raised relief on a panel of deep green nephrite, it attests to his passion for both natural materials and art.

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法國十九世紀玉畢紹普半身肖像
Title: Portrait of Heber R. Bishop
Artist: Berquin-Varangoz Workshop
Date: 1898
Culture: France
Medium: Jade (nephrite)
Dimensions: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Classification: Jade
Credit Line: Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
Object Number: 02.18.800
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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