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What does the title "Bronzino" refer to?

  • His bronze sculptures

  • His paintings' bronze hue

  • His dark skin or reddish hair

  • His birth city, Bronzino

Answer

The name "Bronzino" was originally a nickname given to the painter Agnolo di Cosimo by his fellow artists. It refers to his dark skin or reddish hair. The name has stuck and is now the most common way to refer to the artist.
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