Léda
Sculptor: Maillol, Aristide
Bronze, cast.
Bought with the Perceval Fund
Height: 28.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1967) by Leicester Galleries
20th Century, Early
Production date:
after
AD 1902
: Original model conceived in 1900; first exhibited in Paris in 1902, when first edited in bronze by Ambroise Vollard. Present bronze cast at unknown date after 1902.
'Leda' was the first major work of sculpture by Maillol. It was first exhibited in Paris in 1902, alongside works by other contemporary artists at the gallery of Maillol's art dealer, Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939), and was received to great critical acclaim. Vollard edited the sculpture in bronze.
Sculpture Depth 13.7 cm Height 28.4 cm Width 14.8 cm
Casting (process) : Bronze, cast
Accession number: M.2-1967
Primary reference Number: 13665
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_2_1967
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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