Love crowned by Fidelity
Statuette
mid 18th century (made)
mid 18th century (made)
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This group of figures in white marble symbolises Love crowned by Fidelity. Fidelity, a nude figure, is seated on a rock and crowns Love, who is in the act of lifting her from her seat. At the foot of the rock lies a small dog. It is thought to be the work of Étienne-Maurice Falconet and to date from the eighteenth century.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Title | Love crowned by Fidelity (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | White marble |
Brief description | Statuette, marble, Love crowned by Fidelity, by Étienne-Maurice Falconet, French, mid-18th century |
Physical description | Group. white marble. Love crowned by fidelity. Fidelity, a nude figure, is seated on a rock and crowns Love, who is in the act of lifting her from her seat. At the foot of the rock lies a small dog. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
Object history | Jones Bequest |
Summary | This group of figures in white marble symbolises Love crowned by Fidelity. Fidelity, a nude figure, is seated on a rock and crowns Love, who is in the act of lifting her from her seat. At the foot of the rock lies a small dog. It is thought to be the work of Étienne-Maurice Falconet and to date from the eighteenth century. |
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Accession number | 1138-1882 |
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Record created | July 25, 2008 |
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