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Peter Flötner

Associated Names
Peter Flötner

Artist, German, c. 1485 - 1546

The sculpture depicts a relief of a seated figure. The figure is draped in flowing garments with a head covering. She appears to be interacting with a coiled object placed on her right side. The figure is set against a background featuring a landscape with trees, a building, and rolling hills. The material appears to be bronze, giving the sculpture a rich, dark brown color with a slightly shiny finish. The woman is seated on a rough surface, and there is intricate vegetation engraved around her feet.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Edward E. MacCrone Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 8.2 x 6.7 cm (3 1/4 x 2 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.73.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Ellin Mitchell, New York); purchased 6 November 1984 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q63860997

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