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Child Clasping a Bird

North Italian 16th or 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a small child sitting with one knee raised and the other folded beneath, engaging with a bird perched nearby. The child is looking upwards with a serene expression, with styled short hair. The sculpture is made of bronze, with a shiny, smooth surface and dark brown color with hints of green patina. It has a rich, textured surface, particularly noticeable on the body and base. The sculpture is small enough to be a tabletop decorative piece, similar in size to a small figurine.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th or early 17th century
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
4637 × 5796 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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