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Portrait of a Lady, "Giovanna Albizzi"

Giovanni Bastianini

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust depicting a woman with an elaborate hairstyle gathered into a bun. She is dressed in a richly ornamented green garment with reddish-brown accents. The sculpture is made of a material like painted terracotta or polychrome wood. Her attire includes a necklace with a pendant. The sculpture is mounted on a round base and presents the subject with a dignified posture, looking ahead.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1860
Medium
gesso and polychrome over wood and mixed media
Dimensions
10524 × 11213 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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