Bust of a Scipio

19th century

Not on view

The expressive bust in miniature is distinguished both by the rendering of the young face, which is unexpected in such a stoic bust form alluding to ancient Roman models. It is not totally clear if a character study in the context of the “expression des passions” was intended, or if the object was independently created as a precious Kunstkammer piece to be displayed and handled.

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Title: Bust of a Scipio
Date: 19th century
Culture: European
Medium: Bronze, on later marble base
Dimensions: Bust only, without rod, confirmed: 2 1/8 × 1 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (5.4 × 3.2 × 3.2 cm)
Base (confirmed): 3 × 2 3/8 in. (7.6 × 6 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Kenneth Jay Lane, 2013
Object Number: 2018.211.4
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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