Object Details
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- This is a portrait of Albino Cavallito’s first wife, Julia A. Sullivan. The delicately carved eyes soften the figure’s expression and create the appearance of a graceful, proud woman. Her hair is braided tightly around her head, emphasizing the long neck and stately pose.
- Data Source
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Artist
- Albino Cavallito, born Cocconato, Italy 1905-died New York City 1966
- Sitter
- Mrs. Albino Cavallito
- Julia Sullivan
- Date
- 1935-1936
- Credit Line
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Julia A. Sullivan
- Medium
- limestone
- Dimensions
- 16 1/4 x 9 x 10 1/4 in. (41.3 x 22.9 x 26.0 cm)
- Type
- Sculpture
