Not currently on display at the V&A

Plaque

1850-1869 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Italy (made)

Hardwood, carved in low relief with nude children learning the emblems of Poetry, Sculpture, Painting and Music.


Object details

Category
Woodwork
Object type
Plaque
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Plaque
  • Plaque
  • Plaque
  • Plaque
Materials and techniques
Carved wood
Hardwood
Carving
Brief description
Set of four plaques, Italy, 1850-1869
Physical description
Hardwood, carved in low relief with nude children learning the emblems of Poetry, Sculpture, Painting and Music.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.7cm (Note: each plaque)
  • Width: 2.9cm (Note: each plaque)
Subjects depicted
Art
Children
Collection
Furniture and Woodwork Collection
Accession number
284-1869

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O370773/plaque-unknown/
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