TATE COLLECTION


TATE COLLECTION

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Patina 

Usually refers to a distinct green or brown surface layer on bronze sculpture. Patina can be created naturally by the oxidising effect of the atmosphere or weather, or artificially by the application of chemicals. Almost all bronze sculpture has been patinated one way or the other but Constantin Brancusi polished his bronzes to reveal the beautiful natural gold colour of the metal.
 

Sir Jacob Epstein, Portrait of Iris Beerbohm Tree, 1915
Sir Jacob Epstein
Portrait of Iris Beerbohm Tree
1915
 
Bernard Meadows, Large Flat Bird, 1957
Bernard Meadows
Large Flat Bird
1957
 
Constantin Brancusi, Maiastra, 1911
Constantin Brancusi
Maiastra
1911