Bust of a Lady
Bust
late 18th century (made)
late 18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This terracotta bust is almost certainly a portrait of a French aristocrat who is shown with an elaborate coiffure and costume. She is dressed in the style of the late eighteenth century, with her hair arranged in the elaborate manner then in vogue.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Bust of a Lady |
| Materials and techniques | Terracotta, ormolu |
| Brief description | Terracotta bust of a lady, French, 18th century. |
| Physical description | Bust. Terracotta. A lady in a low-cut dress. On ormolu base. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
| Object history | Jones Bequest |
| Summary | This terracotta bust is almost certainly a portrait of a French aristocrat who is shown with an elaborate coiffure and costume. She is dressed in the style of the late eighteenth century, with her hair arranged in the elaborate manner then in vogue. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 891-1882 |
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| Record created | July 24, 2008 |
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