Bust
Bust
mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
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This terracotta bust depicts a man turned half right with his hair covered by a hood and wearing a close-fitting tunic fastened at the neck. The bust stands on a base, moulded in low relief with two putti holding a shield. It is thought be the work of Giovanni Bastianini.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Bust |
| Materials and techniques | Terracotta |
| Brief description | Terracotta bust of an unknown man by Giovanni Bastianini, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Bust, terracotta. Draped male head in the style of the 15th century. The bust, which is cut vertically through the shoulders, and across the chest, shows a clean shaven man with head turned to his right; his head is covered by a tunic fastened at the neck. The bust is modelled in one with a moulded rectangular base with, on the front, a shield of arms without charge supported by two partly effaced putti. |
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| Object history | Given by Mr John Samuel. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This terracotta bust depicts a man turned half right with his hair covered by a hood and wearing a close-fitting tunic fastened at the neck. The bust stands on a base, moulded in low relief with two putti holding a shield. It is thought be the work of Giovanni Bastianini. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 598-1886 |
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| Record created | September 24, 2008 |
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