Patina

Scope note

An aged appearance caused by environmental factors, acquired naturally or artificially induced; used especially with regard to a surface layer on metal caused by oxidation or corrosion.

This term has 19 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300065245

Broader Terms used

<Conditions and Effects>

Narrower Terms used

artificial patina
coloured patina
natural patina

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

An image of Cup

Cup

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

An image of Mask

Mask

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Ewer emblematic of Water

Maker(s)

Founder: Unknown (Probably)
Michel, Sigisbert-François (After)

An image of Figure

Mars

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Pietro da Barga (Attributed)
Production: Giambologna (Jean Boulogne) (After)

An image of Mask

Mask

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

An image of Figure

Comedy and Tragedy: Sic Vita

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Gilbert, Alfred

An image of Culverin

Culverin

Maker(s)

Maker: Apollonio di Niccolò Perusini

An image of Vessel

Vessel

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

An image of Mask

Mask

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Carré Ouvert, 1999

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Pan, Marta

Lens 400(350)

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Pan, Marta

An image of Figure group

Frère et soeur

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Rodin, Auguste

Ewer emblematic of Wine

Maker(s)

Founder: Unknown (Probably)
Michel, Sigisbert-François (After)

Louis Colville Gray Clarke, Litt. D. (1881-1960)

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Epstein, Jacob

An image of Figure

Nu debout (Petite Venus sans bras)

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Maillol, Aristide
Founder: Rudier, Alexis

Head

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Unknown
Founder: Unknown

Hercules supporting the Heavens

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Tacca, Ferdinando (Attributed)

Head of Isabel

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Giacometti, Alberto

An image of Figure

Reclining Female Nude

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Despiau, Charles
Founder: Valsuani, C.

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