Vincenzo Gemito (1852-1929) Alexander the Great

Silver-plated bronze medallion sculpture, depicting Alexander the Great in profile, with his idealized face turned upward according to the Hellenistic iconographic tradition.The work is part of the most cultured and symbolic production of Vincenzo Gemito, an artist deeply fascinated by classical antiquity, which he reinterpreted with extraordinary modern sensitivity. The proud profile, flowing hair and vibrant surface treatment give the subject an intense expressive force, far from a simple archaeological portrait and closer to a heroic and romantic vision.The medallion is set in a coeval frame, which enhances its plastic presence and collectible character.Technique: silver-plated bronzeSubject: Alexander the GreatDiameter of the medallion: 12 cmTotal dimensions with frame: 34 × 34 cmEpoch: late 19th - early 20th centuryA work of great refinement, representative of Gemito's interest in classical models and destined for a high-end collection.