Andiron: Vulcan with His Anvil

18th century

Italian 18th Century

Associated Names
Italian 18th Century

Artist

The sculpture depicts a nude male figure standing in a contrapposto stance. The figure is bearded and looking slightly downward. The sculpture is made from a dark-colored material, likely bronze, with a polished and smooth surface texture. The figure is atop a base with scrollwork and a central grotesque face. The sculpture showcases detailed anatomical features of the human body in motion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 91.4 x 40 x 22 cm (36 x 15 3/4 x 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2521

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Peter A.B. Widener, Lynnewood Hall, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; inheritance from Estate of Peter A.B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; gift 1942 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1994

  • Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: 121, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63809742

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