Fine Art M.S. Rau | Bronze Bust Of Ludwig Van Beethoven By Alfredo Pina

Alfredo Pina
1883-1966 | Italian

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Bronze

This Beautifully Patinated Bronze Bust Of The Great German Composer Ludwig Van Beethoven By The Famed French-Italian Sculptor Alfredo Pina Portrays The Brilliant Yet Troubled Composer With His Signature Tousled Hair And A Plaintive Expression. Best Known For His Portrait Busts Such As This, Pina’S Mastery At Capturing The Intricacies Of Human Expression Is On Full Display.

Born In 1883, Alfredo Pina Began His Artistic Career As A Student At The Academia Brera Before Studying Under The Famed Sculptor Auguste Rodin In Paris. He Exhibited Widely In The Early 20Th Century, Showing His Sculptures At The Alon Des Artistes Français, The Salon D’Automne, The Salon Des Indépendants And The Tuileries. Many Of The Artist’S Portrait Busts Reside In Prestigious Collections Worldwide, Including The Metropolitan Museum Of Art And The National Gallery In Washington, D.C., Underscoring His Enduring Impact On Art History.

Circa 1920

Signed “Pina”

20 1/2″ High X 9″ Wide X 11″ Deep