Fortitude

Circle of Angelo Piò Italian

1740–50

Not on view

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Title: Fortitude
Artist: Circle of Angelo Piò (Italian, 1690–1770)
Date: 1740–50
Culture: Italian, Bologna
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: H. 15-3/4 in. (40 cm.)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Maria Gioia and Marcello Aldega, 1993
Object Number: 1993.490
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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