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Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier

Vincenzo Gemito

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a man with a full beard and mustache, dressed in a long coat and trousers, holding a palette and a paintbrush. The sculpture is made of bronze. The man's expression is focused, and he appears to be in the process of creating or contemplating his work. The sculpture is life-sized.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
10166 × 14232 px
Public Domain
Yes
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