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Birdcatcher or Fowler

Giovanni Bologna

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a man in historical clothing, leaning forward with one foot advanced. He is holding a large, conical object in one hand and gesturing with the other. The sculpture is made of dark brown material, possibly bronze, and shows intricate details such as clothing folds and a focused expression on the man's face.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
9421 × 11776 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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