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Albertine de Nivenheim

Giovanni Battista Nini

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a medallion featuring the profile of a woman with intricate hair styling. The woman is adorned in ornate clothing, with visible detailing on her dress, including a choker necklace and a bow-like decoration on her chest. Surrounding her image is an inscription in raised letters that reads "ALBERTINE NÉE BARONNE DE NIVENHEIM." The sculpture is made of a metallic material with a bronzed coloration. It is circular in shape with a loop at the top. The detailing of the woman's attire and hair suggests a level of craftsmanship that gives the sculpture a three-dimensional aspect.

Artwork Details

Date
1768
Medium
bronze//With ring
Dimensions
4208 × 4469 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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