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Alexander the Great

19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Alexander the Great
  • Artist: Viktor Brodzki (Polish, Podolia 1825–1904 Rome)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: Polish
  • Medium: Head and base: white marble; cuirass and drapery: red Siena marble
  • Dimensions: Overall (rough, on-site dimensions): 26 3/4 × 20 × 10 1/2 in. (67.9 × 50.8 × 26.7 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Philip Bissinger, 1900
  • Object Number: 00.8
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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