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Bather

early 17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 542

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bather
  • Artist: Barthélemy Prieur (French, Berzieux ca. 1536–1611 Paris)
  • Date: early 17th century
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Bronze, with medium brown patina, and remains of dark brown lacquer
  • Dimensions: Height: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
  • Credit Line: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982
  • Object Number: 1982.60.125
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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