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Vincenzo Gemito — Head of a Philosopher
Vincenzo Gemito

Head of a Philosopher

1883

Demonstrating Gemito's interest in classical themes, the bronze head combines realistic modeling with an idealized representation of intellectual contemplation.

Medium
bronze

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Vincenzo Gemito, Head of a Philosopher, 1883

Demonstrating Gemito's interest in classical themes, the bronze head combines realistic modeling with an idealized representation of intellectual contemplation.

Medium
bronze
Year
1883
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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Monochrome, Bronze, Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century, Sculpture, Classical, Idealized, Philosophical, Philosopher, Portrait Bust, Verismo, Italian, Portrait, Realism, Neoclassical, Neapolitan, Head, Neoclassicism, Figurative

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