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Giuseppe Sanmartino
Bust of a Saint (Possibly Saint Longinus), Model for a Reliquarylate 18th century

Not on view
Terracotta sculpture of a kneeling bearded man in flowing robes, head tilted sharply upward, one hand raised in gesture, the other resting on a partially modeled form at his side
Terracotta sculpture of a kneeling bearded man in flowing robes, torso twisting upward with one arm raised, mounted on a rectangular base; expressive, deeply modeled surface with dynamic drapery folds.
Terracotta bust seen from the back, bearded male figure with curly hair, right arm raised with clenched fist, draped in deeply modeled flowing robes with expressive, dynamic surface texture.
Terracotta bust of a bearded man with curly hair, face turned upward and to the right, draped in loosely modeled robes with deeply undercut folds, mounted on a faceted base.
Terracotta bust of a bearded man with curling hair, gazing upward, with finely modeled facial features and loosely draped clothing; warm reddish-brown tones visible in recessed areas against a pale clay surface.

Giuseppe Sanmartino, Bust of a Saint (Possibly Saint Longinus), Model for a Reliquary, late 18th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, European Art Acquisition Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Giuseppe Sanmartino
Italy, Naples, 1720-1793
Title
Bust of a Saint (Possibly Saint Longinus), Model for a Reliquary
Date Made
late 18th century
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
8 3/4 x 7 x 5 1/8 in. (22.23 x 17.78 x 13.08 cm)
Credit Line
European Art Acquisition Fund
Accession Number
M.2011.27
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture