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Artist
Hans Schuler, 1874 - 1951
Sitter
Ottmar Mergenthaler, 11 May 1854 - 28 Oct 1899
Date
1908
Type
Sculpture
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
62.2cm x 40.6cm x 26.6cm (24 1/2" x 16" x 10 1/2"), Accurate
Topic
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
Ottmar Mergenthaler: Male
Ottmar Mergenthaler: Science and Technology\Inventor
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Pauline R. Mergenthaler
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Object number
NPG.79.77
Provenance
Sitter’s daughter, Pauline R. Mergenthaler; gift to NPG 1979