WASHINGTON DC, United States — Head of a Bull, a marble sculpture created by Italian artist Gaetano Monti in 1824, on display at the National Gallery of Art. The lifelike Neoclassical sculpture depicts a detailed and anatomically accurate representation of a bull's head.
Photograph by David Coleman. "Head of a Bull" is a remarkable marble sculpture created in 1824 by Italian artist Gaetano Monti (1776-1847). This work is part of the permanent collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Monti, known for his Neoclassical style, crafted this piece during a period when animal subjects were gaining popularity in European sculpture. The sculpture showcases Monti's exceptional skill in rendering lifelike details in marble, capturing the powerful musculature and expressive features of the bull. The National Gallery of Art, founded in 1937, houses a vast collection of American and European art spanning from the Renaissance to the present day. Located on the National Mall, it is one of the largest and most visited art museums in the United States. The gallery's West Building, where many sculptures are displayed, was designed by John Russell Pope in a neoclassical style, providing a fitting architectural context for works like Monti's "Head of a Bull."
Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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