Bust of the Fisherboy

model c. 1876, cast probably 1883/1886

Vincenzo Gemito

Associated Names
Vincenzo Gemito

Sculptor, Italian, 1852 - 1929

The sculpture is a bust depicting a young male with a slight downward gaze. The subject's hair is sculpted with a tousled appearance, adding texture and dimension. The bust is primarily composed of dark bronze material. It is mounted on a circular pedestal of a similar dark tone. The realistic representation of facial features and hair suggests a focus on naturalism, capturing the fine details and gentle expression of the subject in a lifelike manner.

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West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift from the sculptor to Barone Carlo Beer, Rome; by descent in the family to Barone Renato Beer, Rome. Joseph Wade, Gloucestershire, by 1992; Rebecca Louise Wade, in 1993; Asbjorn R. Lunde [1927-2017], New York, in 1994; gift 2007 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on proper left edge of back of neck: V.GEMITO

Wikidata ID

Q63864480

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