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Reclining Female Nude
Sculptor:
Despiau, Charles
Founder:
Valsuani, C.
Bronze, cast, with dark brown patina, slightly polished. The reclining figure rests on her left elbow; the right knee is raised and the right hand and arm rest on it; the left leg, flat on the ground, is crossed under the other. The left elbow is raised on a pillow. The figure is attached to its base.
Bequeathed by Frank Hindley Smith
Depth: 10.2 cm
Height: 16.1 cm
Length: 27.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1940) by Hindley Smith, Frank
1920s
20th Century, Early
Production date:
AD 1922
Cast no. 3 of 10
Visible Surface composed of patina
Casting#
: Bronze, cast, with dark brown patina, slightly polished
Patinating
Polishing
Inscription present: edition number
Inscription present: foundry stamp
Inscription present: sculptor's signature
Accession number: M.1-1940
Primary reference Number: 13575
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_1_1940
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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