St Anne teaching the Virgin
Figure Group
ca. 1650/19th century? (made)
ca. 1650/19th century? (made)
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This ivory figure group, carved in high relief, representing St. Anne teaching the Virgin, was probably made in France in the style of the mid-17th century, although its style suggests it could be a 19th-century pastiche. The two figures are carved separately and fixed together.
Object details
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Title | St Anne teaching the Virgin (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Ivory, carved in high relief |
Brief description | Figure group, ivory in high relief, St Anne teaching the Virgin, French, ca. 1650, or perhaps 19th century. |
Physical description | St. Anne seated on a bench holding a scroll instructs the Virgin. The Virgin, her hair dressed in classical fashion, stands beside her, with head bowed, her right foot on a step, and her hands clasped over her chest. A 'velvet pad' mentioned as a support on acquisition (Museum records) does not survive. |
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Object history | Given by Mrs Ellen Hearn, Villa St Louis, Menton in 1923; This and other objects presented at the same time were labelled as the Alfred Williams Hearn gift. |
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Summary | This ivory figure group, carved in high relief, representing St. Anne teaching the Virgin, was probably made in France in the style of the mid-17th century, although its style suggests it could be a 19th-century pastiche. The two figures are carved separately and fixed together. |
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Accession number | A.44-1923 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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