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Title/s | Venus and Cupid |
Maker/s | Unknown (sculptor) |
Category |
sculpture |
Name |
figure group |
Description | Copper alloy, probably bronze, statuette. The nude figure of Venus kneels on one knee with Cupid in front of her; his body rests against her right knee his head bent slightly and looking left. He should hold a bow and arrow, being taught by Venus who guides his hands. Her body is bent forward as she looks down at him. Cast in three parts. Light brown patina, highly polished - has strange gold finish. |
Production Notes | Originally attributed to a follower of Gian Bologna. Now described as French, late 17th century, A. Radcliffe, 1980. |
Production Place | France (sculptor) (country) |
Technique Description | copper alloy, probably bronze, cast and patinated |
Dimensions |
height: (whole): 17.5
cm |
Period | mid 17th century |
Date | circa 1640 to 1670 |
Provenance | given: The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum 1952 (Filtered for: Applied Arts collection) Collection of Dr W.L. Hildburgh, F.S.A.; given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam MuseumGiven by the Firends of the Fitzwilliam Museum |
Documentation |
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Other Notes | Other versions: Pierpont Morgan Coll. (Cat. no. 173. pl. CXXI. p. XXXV) Victoria and Albert Museum (A.442-1892) - dark brown patina; inferior cast |
Accession Number | M.8-1952 (Applied Arts) |
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