Peasant Boy
Statuette
early 17th century (made)
early 17th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This statuette of peasant boy is now thought to have been made in France. It was formerly thought to be from a model by Giovanni Bologna (Giambologna) (1529-1608), made in the early 17th century, in Florence.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Peasant Boy (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Statuette, bronze, possibly French, 17th century |
| Physical description | Peasant boy with hat on, wearing a buttoned jerkin, deeper clogs with upturned toes, the right foot is turned half left. His left hand is in the trouser-pocket, while his right is inside the jerkin at breat height. On a square base. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A. |
| Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1956. |
| Production | formerly thought to be from a model by Giambologna |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This statuette of peasant boy is now thought to have been made in France. It was formerly thought to be from a model by Giovanni Bologna (Giambologna) (1529-1608), made in the early 17th century, in Florence. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.40-1956 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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