Abundance
Statuette
ca. 1620-1645 (made)
ca. 1620-1645 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This statuette in ivory was made by Leonhard Kern in Germany, in about 1620-1645. It represents Abundance. The head and figure type are closely analogous to other works by Kern, such as the Three Graces in the Württembergisches Landesmuseum, Stuttgart and the Abundance in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna as well as Charity in the V&A's own collection (A.37-1949).
Kern (1588-1662) trained under his brother Michael Kern (1580-1649) and then spent four years travelling mainly in Rome, Naples and Venice, though he also visited North Africa and Slovenia. His figures, often nudes, are distinctive in style, being both monumental and individualistic, inspired by South Netherlandish Sources, such as Rubens, but fusing them with Italianate poses. His female nudes are frequently shown with elaborate coiffures.
Kern (1588-1662) trained under his brother Michael Kern (1580-1649) and then spent four years travelling mainly in Rome, Naples and Venice, though he also visited North Africa and Slovenia. His figures, often nudes, are distinctive in style, being both monumental and individualistic, inspired by South Netherlandish Sources, such as Rubens, but fusing them with Italianate poses. His female nudes are frequently shown with elaborate coiffures.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Abundance (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Ivory |
| Brief description | Statuette, ivory, Abundance, by Leonhard Kern, German, ca. 1620-45 |
| Physical description | Statuette in ivory. A nude laureated female figure with left foot forward and turned slightly to the left, stands holding at her left side an inverted cornucopia filled with fruit. The left leg split at the ankle. Her hair is in an elaborate plaited bun. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Gallery label | ABUNDANCE
South German; about 1610-1650
Ivory
Style of Leonhard Kern
Given by the Dr, W. L. Hildburgh F.S.A.
(1993 - 2011) |
| Credit line | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh F.S.A. |
| Object history | Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh F.S.A. in 1949; formerly on loan from Dr Hildburgh. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This statuette in ivory was made by Leonhard Kern in Germany, in about 1620-1645. It represents Abundance. The head and figure type are closely analogous to other works by Kern, such as the Three Graces in the Württembergisches Landesmuseum, Stuttgart and the Abundance in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna as well as Charity in the V&A's own collection (A.37-1949). Kern (1588-1662) trained under his brother Michael Kern (1580-1649) and then spent four years travelling mainly in Rome, Naples and Venice, though he also visited North Africa and Slovenia. His figures, often nudes, are distinctive in style, being both monumental and individualistic, inspired by South Netherlandish Sources, such as Rubens, but fusing them with Italianate poses. His female nudes are frequently shown with elaborate coiffures. |
| Bibliographic references |
|
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.38-1949 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
