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Augustus

Florentine 15th Century, after the Antique

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a profile relief of a man's head, specifically showing the right side of his face. The subject is a young man with short, wavy hair, defined facial features, and a strong jawline. The material used is likely bronze, giving the sculpture an aged and patinated appearance. The sculpture is part of a medallion or plaque with raised features against a recessed background. The detail in the hair and facial features is finely crafted, giving the head a lifelike appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Dimensions
1977 × 2732 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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