Mining the Museum: Napoleon Bonaparte bust
Description
The image depicts a work from "Mining the Museum," a 1992-1993 installation by artist Fred Wilson at the Maryland Historical Society. In Mining the Museum, Wilson used the museum's collections to confront and challenge perceptions about history, culture, and race. It was a joint exhibition with The Contemporary in Baltimore. The item on display in this image is a marble bust of French statesman Napoleon Bonaparte by unknown artist, circa 1850.
Date
1992-1993