Heroic Head of Pierre de Wissant, One of the Burghers of Calais
by Auguste Rodin, 1886
Artwork Details
Details
- Year
- 1886
- Medium
- bronze
- Size
- Overall: 83.5 x 47 x 55.3 cm (32 7/8 x 18 1/2 x 21 3/4 in.)
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Auguste Rodin sculpted this French work, dating to 1886. Made from bronze, it measures Overall: 83.5 x 47 x 55.3 cm (32 7/8 x 18 1/2 x 21 3/4 in.).
It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Modern European Painting and Sculpture department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.
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About Heroic Head of Pierre de Wissant, One of the Burghers of Calais
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 1886. It's made from bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 83.5 x 47 x 55.3 cm (32 7/8 x 18 1/2 x 21 3/4 in.).
It's made from bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.
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