The Three Graces [reverse]

Antonio Berti

Associated Names
Antonio Berti

Artist, Italian, born 1904

The sculpture is a relief depicting three nude female figures standing side by side. The figures are positioned in a way that appears harmonious and interconnected, with the two outer figures holding the hands of the central figure. The sculpture is crafted from a dark bronze material, giving it a metallic appearance with subtle variations in tone due to the natural patina. The figures are set against a round background and are surrounded by engraved inscriptions. The figures appear of a classical style, reminiscent of ancient Greek or Roman art, and they are depicted in a naturalistic manner with emphasis on the human form and graceful poses.
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Artwork overview

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The relief medallion depicts the profile of a man with a close-cropped hairstyle, a prominent nose, and chin. The man faces left. Made from dark bronze, the sculpture has subtle variations in color, emphasizing its three-dimensional qualities. The smooth surface captures the man's features with distinct lines and contours. Capitalized inscriptions encircle the medallion against the bronze background. At the bottom, the artist's signature "B. Catarzi" is inscribed. The sculpture is a commemorative piece featuring a portrait medallion of the man.

Rodolfo Siviero [obverse]

B. Catarzi

1880

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Presented 1961 to NGA.[1]
[1] NGA 1961.18.1.a,b is a bronze replica of a gold medal presented by the Committee of Italian Artists and the National Academy of the Lincei, Rome, to Minister Rodolfo Siviero for his efforts during and after World War II to identify and restore to the rightful owners works of art that had been taken from Italian collections. The replica was presented to the NGA in recognition of the contribution to the cause of the preservation of works of art made by the citizens of the United States.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: QUI DAT MUNERA NUDUS EGET; around right circumference: BERTI; around bottom circumference: MCMLX

Wikidata ID

Q63854537

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