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Self-Portrait

A work made of marble.
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Date:

1810

Artist:

Antonio d’Este (Italian, 1754-1837)

About this artwork

Antonio d’Este probably carved this grand self-portrait to commemorate his election to the Accademia di San Luca, a prestigious academy of artists in Rome. The muscular torso, idealized facial features, and carefully delineated, sinuous hair demonstrate the artist’s knowledge of ancient Roman portrait busts, which he gained while working as a restorer of ancient marbles at the Vatican Museums. Este was a favored student and collaborator of Antonio Canova, the most renowned sculptor during his lifetime. The Deposition, a marble relief they worked on together is also in the collection of the Art Insitute of Chicago.

Status

On View, Gallery 218

Department

Painting and Sculpture of Europe

Artist

Antonio D'Este

Title

Self-Portrait

Place

Italy (Artist's nationality:)

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1810

Medium

Marble

Inscriptions

Inscribed: ANTONIUS ∙ D ESTE E ∙ ROMAE ∙ ANN ∙ MDCCCX (on back)

Dimensions

68 × 33 cm (26 3/4 × 13 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Jonathan Kagan and Ute Kagan

Reference Number

2023.3263

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