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Ferdinando Tacca
Apollocirca 1660

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Life-sized bronze sculpture of a nearly nude standing male figure with a leaf wreath, holding a dagger, his foot resting on a severed head at the base
Bronze sculpture of a standing male figure, nearly nude with a draped cloth at the waist, holding a curved implement in one hand. He stands on an oval base over a bearded severed head, wearing sandals, with curly hair and a diagonal strap across his chest. Dark brown patina with highly polished surface.
Bronze sculpture of a standing male figure viewed from behind at three-quarter angle, partially draped with a quiver of arrows at his hip and a bow in his lowered hand, curly hair, warm dark patina, mounted on a circular base.
Bronze sculpture of a standing male figure seen from behind, partially draped in flowing cloth, holding a quiver of arrows at his side, one foot resting on a small form at the base, with finely detailed curly hair and a warm brown patina.

Ferdinando Tacca, Apollo, circa 1660, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, James E. Clark Bequest, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Ferdinando Tacca
Italy, Florence, 1619-1686
Title
Apollo
Place Made
Italy, Florence
Date Made
circa 1660
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
15 5/8 x 6 7/8 x 6 in. (39.69 x 17.46 x 15.24 cm)
Credit Line
James E. Clark Bequest
Accession Number
M.87.119.25
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture

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