Artists by Medium · Part 8 of 20
Bronze carries modeled gesture into a durable cast form. Surface tooling, patina, scale, and the relationship between solid mass and empty space all remain visible.
The 30 profiles below pair a source-based identity note with one item-level work record verified through The Met API. Every embedded image is marked Public Domain by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and each credit retains its object page and Open Access link.
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Artists in this article
- Antonio Rosetti
- Friedrich Beer
- Harry Dickinson Thrasher
- Wilhelm Hopfgarten
- Fulvio Signorini
- Herzl Emanuel
- Agostino Zoppo
- Jean-Claude-François-Joseph Rosset
- Michael Henry Spang
- Tiziano Minio
- William Theed the Elder
- Andre-François-Joseph Truphême
- Théodore Rivière
- Francesco Fanelli
- François Lespingola
- Giovanni Francesco Susini
- Niccolò Roccatagliata
- Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
- Vittore Gambello
- Francesco Bertos
- Isidore Bonheur
- Barthélemy Prieur
- Ferdinando Tacca
- Massimiliano Soldani
- Michel Anguier
- Willem Danielsz van Tetrode
- Girolamo Campagna
- Jean-Auguste Barre
- Bartolomeo Bellano
- Robert Le Lorrain
30 artists working in Bronze Sculpture
1. Antonio Rosetti
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Antonio Rosetti in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “born 1819.”
A representative work is The Telegraph (19th century). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of the Society of Duchess County, 1906. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
2. Friedrich Beer
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Friedrich Beer in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “1846–ca. 1912.”
A representative work is Michelangelo (19th century). The Met catalogs it as Portrait medallion, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Dr. Joseph Weiner, 1882. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
3. Harry Dickinson Thrasher
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Harry Dickinson Thrasher in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “American, Plainfield, New Hampshire 1883–1918 France.”
A representative work is Young Duck (ca. 1914–16; cast 1918). The Met catalogs it as Sculpture, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1918. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
4. Wilhelm Hopfgarten
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Wilhelm Hopfgarten in the role “Artist.” The source does not supply a fuller display biography, so this profile keeps the identity context at that documented level.
A representative work is Modesty (19th century). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Miss Lucy Chauncey, in memory of her father, Henry Chauncey (Trustee, 1870-1872), 1941. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
5. Fulvio Signorini
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Fulvio Signorini in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “1563–after 1609.”
A representative work is Saint Catherine of Siena (ca. 1600). The Met catalogs it as Statue, made in Bronze, partially oil-gilt. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1933. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
6. Herzl Emanuel
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Herzl Emanuel in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “American, 1914–2002.”
A representative work is Spain (ca. 1936–37). The Met catalogs it as Sculpture, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of W.P.A., Washington D.C., 1943. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
7. Agostino Zoppo
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Agostino Zoppo in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, ca. 1520–1572.”
A representative work is Sibyl (mid-16th century). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Fred and Rita Richman, 1978. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
8. Jean-Claude-François-Joseph Rosset
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Jean-Claude-François-Joseph Rosset in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, Sainte-Claude, Jura 1706–1786 Sainte-Claude, Jura.”
A representative work is Jacques Benigne Bossuet, Bishop of Meaux (1770). The Met catalogs it as Bust, made in Bronze on green marble socle. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
9. Michael Henry Spang
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Michael Henry Spang in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “died 1762.”
A representative work is Ecorché (after 1761). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze, marble base. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Ogden Mills, 1925. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
10. Tiziano Minio
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Tiziano Minio in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, 1517?–1552.”
A representative work is A prophet (mid-16th century). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Duveen Brothers, 1918. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
11. William Theed the Elder
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists William Theed the Elder in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, 1764–1817.”
A representative work is Thetis Transporting Arms for Achilles (ca. 1804–12). The Met catalogs it as Group, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Assunta Sommella Peluso, Ignazio Peluso, Ada Peluso and Romano I. Peluso Gift, 2013. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
12. Andre-François-Joseph Truphême
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Andre-François-Joseph Truphême in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “1820–1888.”
A representative work is Mirabeau Before the Convention (1857–72). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Anonymous Gift, 1978. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
13. Théodore Rivière
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Théodore Rivière in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, 1857–1912.”
A representative work is Louis-Oscar Roty (late 19th century). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Dr. Angelo Mariani, 1902. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
14. Francesco Fanelli
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Francesco Fanelli in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, born Florence 1577, active Genoa (1605–30) and England (1632–39).”
A representative work is Galloping horse (second half of the 17th century). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
15. François Lespingola
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists François Lespingola in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, 1644–1705.”
A representative work is Hercules Delivering the Erymanthean Boar to Eurystheus (last quarter 17th century). The Met catalogs it as Statuette group, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
16. Giovanni Francesco Susini
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Giovanni Francesco Susini in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, Florence 1585–1653 Florence.”
A representative work is Venus chastening Cupid (Late 19th century). The Met catalogs it as Statuette group, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Bequest of Annie C. Kane, 1926. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
17. Niccolò Roccatagliata
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Niccolò Roccatagliata in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, born Genoa, active 1593–1636.”
A representative work is Virgin and child (early 17th century). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1910. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
18. Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Severo Calzetta da Ravenna in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, active by 1496, died before 1543.”
A representative work is Sea monster (early 16th century). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Ogden Mills, 1925. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
19. Vittore Gambello
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Vittore Gambello in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, Venice, 1455/60–1537.”
A representative work is Seated Hercules in the act of shooting at the stymphalian birds (ca. 1515–20). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of C. Ruxton Love Jr., 1964. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
20. Francesco Bertos
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Francesco Bertos in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, 1678–1741.”
A representative work is Saint Francis Xavier with an angel holding a crucifix (ca. 1722). The Met catalogs it as Statue, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Assunta Sommella Peluso, Ignazio Peluso, Ada Peluso and Romano I. Peluso Gift, 2010. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
21. Isidore Bonheur
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Isidore Bonheur in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, Bordeaux, 1827–1901.”
A representative work is Cow (19th century). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Edward Robinson, 1952. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
22. Barthélemy Prieur
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Barthélemy Prieur in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, Berzieux ca. 1536–1611 Paris.”
A representative work is Girl Braiding her Hair (1600–1610). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze, with red-brown lacquer patina. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
23. Ferdinando Tacca
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Ferdinando Tacca in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, Florence 1619–1686 Florence.”
A representative work is The suicide of Dido, Queen of Carthage (late 17th century). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze, on later wood base. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
24. Massimiliano Soldani
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Massimiliano Soldani in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, Montevarchi 1656–1740 Montevarchi.”
A representative work is Venus (18th century). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze, on later wood base. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Ogden Mills, 1927. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
25. Michel Anguier
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Michel Anguier in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, Eu (Seine-Maritime) 1612–1686 Paris.”
A representative work is Ceres (1700, after a 1652 model). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
26. Willem Danielsz van Tetrode
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Willem Danielsz van Tetrode in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Netherlandish, Delft ca. 1525–1580 Westphalia.”
A representative work is Antinous Belvedere (19th–20th century copy after third quarter 16th century (possibly 1560)). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
27. Girolamo Campagna
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Girolamo Campagna in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, Verona 1549–1625 Venice.”
A representative work is Onofrio Panvinio (early 1570s). The Met catalogs it as Head, made in Bronze, iron (hook at back of neck). Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Edith Perry Chapman Fund, 1991. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
28. Jean-Auguste Barre
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Jean-Auguste Barre in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, Paris 1811–1896.”
A representative work is Napoleon I (Napoléon 1er debout) (1838). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Waleed G. Maloof, in memory of George Maloof, 1990. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
29. Bartolomeo Bellano
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Bartolomeo Bellano in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, Padua 1437/38–1496/97 Padua.”
A representative work is David with the head of Goliath (1470–80). The Met catalogs it as Statuette, made in Bronze, later oil gilding. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of C. Ruxton Love Jr., 1964. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
30. Robert Le Lorrain
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Robert Le Lorrain in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, 1666–1743.”
A representative work is Young Girl (ca. 1720). The Met catalogs it as Bust, made in Bronze, olive-brown patina. Its collection classification is Sculpture-Bronze. The item-level credit line reads: Bequest of Mary Strong Shattuck, 1935. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
Method and source notes
Selection excludes the previous 600-profile series and favors less familiar names where the evidence allows. Every embedded work image in this article comes from a Met item record marked Public Domain.
