SculptureItalian16th century

Hercules with the Lion Skin

16th century

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Cast

Medium

Bronze with black-brown patina

Culture

Italian

Century

16th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

28.8 x 11.6 x 6.2 cm (11 5/16 x 4 9/16 x 2 7/16 in.) with base: 42 x 12.8 x 6.2 cm (16 9/16 x 5 1/16 x 2 7/16 in.)

Provenance

Richard B. Sisson, Cuba, NY, Bequest to the Harvard University Art Museums, 2005.

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