Nymph and two cupids
Model
ca. 1903 (made)
ca. 1903 (made)
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This plasticine and wax model made by Sir Alfred Gilbert was made probably in ca. 1903. It represents a naked nymph leaning forward to part the stems of a thicket. Behind her are two cupids, one standing and one crouching. It has been suggested that this may be a model for a group of figures designed to decorate the cover of a cup.
Sir Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934) was a famous British sculptor of the late 19th century. He was also medallist, goldsmith and draughtsman. He was known for his inventiveness and characteristically used many different materials in the same work. He epitomised the movement known as the “New Sculpture”, with a new focus on naturalistic forms. His many commissions included for example the celebrated figure of Eros, part of the Shaftsbury memorial.
Sir Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934) was a famous British sculptor of the late 19th century. He was also medallist, goldsmith and draughtsman. He was known for his inventiveness and characteristically used many different materials in the same work. He epitomised the movement known as the “New Sculpture”, with a new focus on naturalistic forms. His many commissions included for example the celebrated figure of Eros, part of the Shaftsbury memorial.
Object details
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| Title | Nymph and two cupids (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Plasticine, wax |
| Brief description | Model, plasticine and wax, of a nymph and two cupids, by Alfred Gilbert, English, probably ca. 1903 |
| Physical description | Model, plasticine and wax on an armature of split cane. A naked nymph leaning froward to part the stems of a thicket. Behind her are two cupids, one standing and one crouching. |
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| Credit line | Presented by Art Fund and Mr. Sigismund Goetze |
| Object history | In the studio of the arist at the time of his death. Given by Mr Sigismund Goetze and the National Art Collections Fund in 1936, toghether with A.88-91 and 93-99-1936. |
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| Summary | This plasticine and wax model made by Sir Alfred Gilbert was made probably in ca. 1903. It represents a naked nymph leaning forward to part the stems of a thicket. Behind her are two cupids, one standing and one crouching. It has been suggested that this may be a model for a group of figures designed to decorate the cover of a cup. Sir Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934) was a famous British sculptor of the late 19th century. He was also medallist, goldsmith and draughtsman. He was known for his inventiveness and characteristically used many different materials in the same work. He epitomised the movement known as the “New Sculpture”, with a new focus on naturalistic forms. His many commissions included for example the celebrated figure of Eros, part of the Shaftsbury memorial. |
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| Accession number | A.92-1936 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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