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Pompey

Italian 15th Century, after the Antique

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows a bust of a bearded male figure with curly hair in a profile view looking left. The material looks like dark bronze or metal with a weathered patina. The figure wears draped garments around the shoulders. The oval shape of the background frames the figure, highlighting the intricate details of the hair and facial features.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Dimensions
2670 × 3722 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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