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A Dancing Faun

German 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a man standing on one leg with the other leg slightly bent at the knee and upraised. He is holding what appears to be a horn or musical instrument close to his mouth. His short hair is styled in loose waves. The sculpture is made of dark brown material, and it is placed on a multi-tiered rectangular base that is also dark in color.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1600
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
6985 × 8731 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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