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Statuette

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

This terracotta statuette representing Faith was probably made in the 18th century Italy. This is a companion piece to A. 51-1930 representing Hope.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Statuette faith, terracotta. Italian 18th century.
Physical description
Statuette in terracotta of Faith standing barefoot, draped in a cloak which covers her head and holding up the stem of a chalice in her right hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 61cm
Subject depicted
Summary
This terracotta statuette representing Faith was probably made in the 18th century Italy. This is a companion piece to A. 51-1930 representing Hope.
Bibliographic references
  • Maclagan, Eric and Longhurst, Margaret H. Catalogue of Italian Sculpture. London, 1932. p. 164.
  • Pope-Hennessy, John. Catalogue of Italian Sculpture in the Victoria and Albert Museum. London: HMSO, 1964. cat. no. 687. fig. no. 675.
Collection
Accession number
A.55-1930

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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