Where Is Head of a Putto? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

Q: Where can I see Head of a Putto?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to 1450–1475. It's made from marble. Dimensions: Overall: 18.5 x 16.2 x 17.5 cm (7 5/16 x 6 3/8 x 6 7/8 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from marble. Marble was the preferred stone for Greek and Roman sculptors. Many surviving marbles are Roman copies of lost Greek originals.

Desiderio da Settignano sculpted this Roman/Italian work, dating to 1450–1475. Made from marble, it measures Overall: 18.5 x 16.2 x 17.5 cm (7 5/16 x 6 3/8 x 6 7/8 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the European Painting and Sculpture department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 1450–1475. It's made from marble. Dimensions: Overall: 18.5 x 16.2 x 17.5 cm (7 5/16 x 6 3/8 x 6 7/8 in.).

It's made from marble. Marble was the preferred stone for Greek and Roman sculptors. Many surviving marbles are Roman copies of lost Greek originals.

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