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Head of Joan Greenwood as a Child: M.35-1982

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Titles

Head of Joan Greenwood as a Child

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Epstein, Jacob

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Description

Bronze, cast, with gold patina.

Notes

History note: Purchased from the sculptor's studio in 1948

Legal notes

Zoe Hadwin Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 43.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1982) by Pleister, E. M. Julia, Miss

Dating

1930s
20th Century, second quarter
George V
Production date: AD 1930

Note

Lady Epstein, in a letter dated Sep. 4th 1970 addressed to Miss Pleister, stated that this was 'the 8th of an edition of ten. After the sculptor's death the original plaster cast was one of many donated by me to the Museum of Israel in Jerusalem.' See also a letter dated March 29th (no year) from Jacob Epstein to Miss Pleister, concerning the delivery of a bronze and mentioning 'Joan'.

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Head composed of bronze
Base Height 8.1 cm

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.35-1982
Primary reference Number: 13419
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_35_1982

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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