Putti with a ram
Relief
c.1761 (made)
c.1761 (made)
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This whitte marble relief depicts a group of putti playing with a ram. One cupid holds the ram's head, while another hoists his companion on to the ram's back. Though attributed to Joseph Nollekens on acquisition it seems instead that this work dates from about 1761 and is the work of William Collins or perhaps Henry Cheere.
Collins (1721-1793) was apprenticed to Henry Cheere, and was also a close neighbour and friend of John Cheere.
Collins (1721-1793) was apprenticed to Henry Cheere, and was also a close neighbour and friend of John Cheere.
Object details
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| Title | Putti with a ram (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | White marble in a gilt wood frame |
| Brief description | Relief, white marble in a gilt wood frame, putti with a ram, attributed to William Collins, England, ca.1761 |
| Physical description | Relief. white marble group of putti playing with a ram. One cupid holds the ram's head, while another hoists his companion on to the ram's back. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
| Object history | John Jones Bequest in 1882. Previously attributed to Joseph Nollekens. |
| Production | previously attributed to Joseph Nollekens |
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| Summary | This whitte marble relief depicts a group of putti playing with a ram. One cupid holds the ram's head, while another hoists his companion on to the ram's back. Though attributed to Joseph Nollekens on acquisition it seems instead that this work dates from about 1761 and is the work of William Collins or perhaps Henry Cheere. Collins (1721-1793) was apprenticed to Henry Cheere, and was also a close neighbour and friend of John Cheere. |
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| Accession number | 1176-1882 |
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| Record created | July 25, 2008 |
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