Vincenzo GEMITO (Naples, 1852 - 1929) The Philosopher Bronze with shaded brown patina Signed 'GEMITO' on the right shoulder Stamped 'FONDERIA GEMITO NAPOLI' by the sculptor's foundry Height : 50 cm The Philosopher, bronze, signed, by V. Gemito H. 19.68 in. Bibliography: related : Jean-Loup Champion, Gemito: the sculptor of the Neapolitan soul, cat. exp. Paris, Petit Palais, 15 October 2019-26 January 2020, Naples, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, 15 March-16 June 2020, Paris, Paris Musées, 2019, pp. 163-177. Related work : Vincenzo Gemito, The Philosopher, 1883, bronze, size 42 x 38 cm, Naples, Capodimonte Museum. In 1883, Vincenzo Gemito created a philosopher's head inspired by the ancient ideal, in particular the bust of Pseudo-Seneca, as well as portraits of Masto Ciccio, his father-in-law. Vincenzo GEMITO (Naples, 1852 - 1929) Related works : Vincenzo Gemito, The Philosopher, 1883, bronze, size 42 x 38 cm, Naples, Capodimonte Museum. In 1883, Vincenzo Gemito created a head of a philosopher inspired by the ancient ideal and more specifically the bust of Pseudo-Seneca, as well as portraits of Masto Ciccio, his father-in-law.