Artist
Vincenzo Gemito(Italian, 1852–1929)Italian, 1852–1929
CultureItalian
Titles
- Head of a Philosopher
Datec. 1890
MediumBronze
Dimensions20 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 10 in. (52 × 24.1 × 25.4 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Buddy Taub Foundation, Dennis A. Roach and Jill Roach, Directors
Object number2017.222
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
221 Shell Oil Gallery
On view
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Department
Arts of Europe and the MediterraneanObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped: FONDERIA GEMITO NAPOLI
Stamped at the back of base: PROPRIETA ARTISTICA / 8
Stamped at the back of base: PROPRIETA ARTISTICA / 8
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c. 1600–1620
Ebonized wood, gilt bronze, semi-precious stones and repousse silver
74.249.4
Auguste Rodin
c. 1910, cast 1970
Bronze with green patina and wooden base
2019.324
