Christ at the Column
Model
1730-1750 (made)
1730-1750 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
When planning a new work, the sculptor usually made preliminary drawings and then a model. The models sometimes formed part of his contract with the patron. They could be rough or detailed, large or small, and were made in clay, terracotta, wood and wax. The rough, faceted surface indicates that the piece was left unfinished. It was probably a first sketch model for a larger figure .The rough, faceted surface indicates that this piece was left unfinished. It was probably a first sketch model for a larger figure.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Christ at the Column (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Boxwood, with a later pale green colour |
| Brief description | Model, boxwood, Christ at the Column, Simon Troger?, Southern Germany, ca. 1730-50 |
| Credit line | Given by Mr A. G. B. Russell |
| Summary | When planning a new work, the sculptor usually made preliminary drawings and then a model. The models sometimes formed part of his contract with the patron. They could be rough or detailed, large or small, and were made in clay, terracotta, wood and wax. The rough, faceted surface indicates that the piece was left unfinished. It was probably a first sketch model for a larger figure .The rough, faceted surface indicates that this piece was left unfinished. It was probably a first sketch model for a larger figure. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.205-1946 |
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| Record created | March 16, 2005 |
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