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Head of a Girl

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows the profile of a human figure, likely male, with detailed hair and clothing. It is made from what seems to be bronze, displaying signs of age and patina with greenish hues. The subject is looking to the left side. The surface detailing conveys the intricacies of the hair and clothing, giving a textured appearance. The sculpture appears aged, with some erosion revealing a rough texture, and it is in a relief format.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Dimensions
3745 × 4578 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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