Where Is Orpheus? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

Q: Where can I see Orpheus?

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 early 1860s. It's made from bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 30.1 x 36.7 x 15.2 cm (11 7/8 x 14 7/16 x 6 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

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.

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculpted this French work, dating to early 1860s. Made from bronze, it measures Overall: 30.1 x 36.7 x 15.2 cm (11 7/8 x 14 7/16 x 6 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.

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 early 1860s. It's made from bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 30.1 x 36.7 x 15.2 cm (11 7/8 x 14 7/16 x 6 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.

Orpheus

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