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Renato Guiseppe Bertelli
Continuous Profile of Mussolini "Profilo Continuo

1933

About the Item

Renato Giuseppi Bertellis Born in 1900 in Lastra a sign and died in Florence in 1974. The title is sometimes given as Head of Mussolini, but is better known as Head of Mussolini (Continuous Profile), Continuous profile of Mussolini, or Continuous Profile - Head of Mussolini. The sculpture is one block with the Mussolini's distinctive profile continuing around 360 degrees. This sculpture was made famous by having been sold in the estate of Robert Mapplethorpe and was prominently featured in one of his black and white photographs. The sculpture was later produced in several versions, in bronzed terracotta, wood, and aluminum. Mussolini, with his taste for self-commemoration, approved it as an official portrait.
  • Creator:
    Renato Guiseppe Bertelli (1900 - 1974, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    1933
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Brookville, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1635214162382
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