A Philosopher
| Title | A Philosopher |
|---|---|
| Artist | Pierre Puget (French, 1620–1694) |
| Date | 1662 17th century |
| Medium | marble |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Origin | France, made in Rome, 17th century France |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | A Philosopher, 1662. Pierre Puget (French, 1620–1694). Marble; overall: 39.4 x 22.6 x 25.4 cm (15 1/2 x 8 7/8 x 10 in.); base: 20.5 x 20.5 x 20 cm (8 1/16 x 8 1/16 x 7 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund, 1969.121 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“A Philosopher” is a work by Pierre Puget (French, 1620–1694), dated 1662. It is executed in marble and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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