Bronze portrait bust of a man
Unknown Artist
ca. 50 BCE–54 CE
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
H. 15 in. (38.1 cm)
Classification
Bronzes
Culture & Period
Roman · Late Republican or Early Imperial
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Accession Number
14.40.696
Tags
About this artwork
This Bronze by Unknown Artist from ca. 50 BCE–54 CE exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Bronze required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery of materials preparation, ...