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Relief

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This oval relief in white marble depicts a group of figures emblematic of Winter. Winter represented as an old man, stands by a brazier with a child beside him. The relief is French and dates from the 18th century.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
White marble
Brief description
Relief, white marble, oval with group of figures emblematic of Winter. Winter represented as an old man, stands by a brazier, a child beside him. French, 18th century.
Physical description
Relief, white marble, oval with group of figures emblematic of Winter. Winter represented as an old man, stands by a brazier, a child beside him.
Dimensions
  • Height: 51cm
  • Width: 64cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by John Jones
Object history
Jones Bequest.
Summary
This oval relief in white marble depicts a group of figures emblematic of Winter. Winter represented as an old man, stands by a brazier with a child beside him. The relief is French and dates from the 18th century.
Bibliographic references
  • List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1882. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1883. pp. 114
  • Catalogue of the Jones Bequest. 1924. II, No. 387
Collection
Accession number
1196-1882

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Record createdJuly 25, 2008
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