Sculpture - Bust of Gilbert Munger on Pedestal by Massimiliano (Max) Contini
1891 (Date manufactured/created)
Bronze (Wood stand)
Cast bronze bust of artist Gilbert Munger (1837-1903) by Massimiliano (Max) Contini (Italian, born ca. 1850). Commissioned by Gilbert from a photo taken in Nice, France in 1890. Gilbert, a renowned landscape artist, was born in Madison (see www.tfaoi.com/aa/4aa/4aa59.htm for more info).
The waist-length bust depicts him in a coat with a flaring fur collar and a medal around his neck. The pedestal has a brass plaque with his name and date. H: 22", W: 25", D: 18". Pedestal H: 36 1/2", W: 16", D: 13".
The waist-length bust depicts him in a coat with a flaring fur collar and a medal around his neck. The pedestal has a brass plaque with his name and date. H: 22", W: 25", D: 18". Pedestal H: 36 1/2", W: 16", D: 13".
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