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Birdcatcher or Fowler

late 16th century

Giovanni Bologna

Associated Names

Giovanni Bologna

Artist, Flemish, 1529 - 1608

The sculpture depicts a man in historical clothing, leaning forward with one foot advanced. He is holding a large, conical object in one hand and gesturing with the other. The sculpture is made of dark brown material, possibly bronze, and shows intricate details such as clothing folds and a focused expression on the man's face.

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Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

Gift of Robert H. Smith/Robert H. Smith Collection
Dimensions

height: 28.5 cm (11 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

2022.181.25

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2004

Radcliffe, Anthony and Nicholas Penny. Art of the Renaissance Bronze, 1500-1650. London, 2004: 155-162, repro. no. 25.

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