Head of Balzac, by Auguste Rodin, model 1897, cast probably early 20th century
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Head of Balzac

sculptor Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917)

model 1897, cast probably early 20th century

Medium
bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall: 16.5 x 20.9 x 18.1 cm (6 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 7 1/8 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. John W. Simpson
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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