Bust of the Apollo Belvedere
Factory:
Copeland
Modeller:
Delpech, C.
(After)
Parian porcelain bust of Apollo, on a circular socle. The head is turned to the left, and his robe folds over his shoulders.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by the Countess Shelagh Rietberg
Height: 34 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1977-10-11) by Rietberg, Shelagh, Countess
19th Century, third quarter#
Victoria I
Production date:
circa
AD 1861
From the early 16th century onwards the Apollo Belvedere was regarded as the supreme embodiment of male beauty, and in the second half of the 18th, aroused passionate adulation. In its presence, the German art historian, Winckelmann declared that he forgot the whole universe and felt himself to be 'transported to Delos and the sacred groves of Lycia'. By the mid 19th century this enthusiasm had abated a little, but the statue was still admired greatly, and its place as a model in art education remained unassailed.
Slip-casting : Parian porcelain, slip cast
Inscription present: ST of 1st is in smaller capitals and raised
Accession number: C.22-1977
Primary reference Number: 137168
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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