Virgin of the Immaculate Conception
Statue
ca. 1770-ca. 1790 (made)
ca. 1770-ca. 1790 (made)
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This statue represents the Virgin of the Immaculate Reception. It is made of painted and gilt poplar wood, in Central Europe in ca. 1770-1790.
It was formerly thought to be Spanish. The Virgin is represented as a child in child's costume of the 18th century.
It was formerly thought to be Spanish. The Virgin is represented as a child in child's costume of the 18th century.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Virgin of the Immaculate Conception (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted and gilt poplar |
| Brief description | Statue, painted and gilt poplar, Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, Central European, ca.1770-1790 |
| Physical description | The Virgin stands on the globe, with left foot extended and hands clasped to her breast. The head is tilted slightly and lips parted. Clothed in Child's costume of the 18th century with ruffled cap, sleeves, and neckpiece. Broad, gilded sash at waist. Blue outer skirt parted revealing white inner skirt. Paint in good condition with few minor chips missing on arms. |
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| Object history | Bought from T. Harris for £60. |
| Production | Formerly thought to be Spanish. |
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| Summary | This statue represents the Virgin of the Immaculate Reception. It is made of painted and gilt poplar wood, in Central Europe in ca. 1770-1790. It was formerly thought to be Spanish. The Virgin is represented as a child in child's costume of the 18th century. |
| Bibliographic reference | Trusted, Marjorie. Spanish Sculpture. Catalogue of the Post-Medieval Spanish Sculpture in Wood, Terracotta, Alabaster, Marble, Stone, Lead and Jet in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1996, rejected attributions, p. 172 |
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| Accession number | A.18-1954 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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