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A Youth

Italian 15th Century, after the Antique

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a side profile of a head set within a circular medallion. The subject has wavy hair, turned to the right, revealing a nose, lips, and eye. The neck and upper garment are visible. The sculpture is likely made of bronze, with pierced holes at the top and bottom edges.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
bronze//Yellow-brown patina
Dimensions
3560 × 3560 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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