The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Bronze statuette of an African (known as Ethiopian) youth

Bronze statuette of an African (known as Ethiopian) youth

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 164

Description

This fine statuette shows the careful observation that reflects firsthand knowledge of the subject. The distinctive garment is characteristic of artisans, especially those working in the heat of a foundry, forge, or brazier.
References

Richter, Gisela M.A. 1921. "Classical Accessions: Bronzes." Bulletin of the Metropolitan Museum of Art 16(2): pp. 33, 35, fig. 3.

Mertens, Joan R. 1985. "Greek Bronzes in the Metropolitan Museum of Art." The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin 43(2): no. 35, pp. 11, 54.
See also
What
Metal (59,364)

Sculpture (24,350)

Copper alloy (16,630)

Bronze (11,628)

Statues (4,078)

Figurines (3,249)
Where
Europe (148,586)

Greece (6,287)
When
1000 B.C.-A.D. 1 (23,148)
In the Museum
Greek and Roman Art (17,329)
Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
Africans in Ancient Greek Art

Ancient Greece, 1000 B.C.–1 A.D.
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