Variations on the theme of the Rape of Europa V: M.3-2007

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Variations on the theme of the Rape of Europa V

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Lipchitz, Jacques

Entities

Figure group

Description

Bronze cast, with areas of green copper corrosion

Notes

History note: Uncertain before donor

Legal notes

Given by Sir Alan Bowness

Measurements and weight

Height: 22.2 cm
Width: 18.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-01-29) by Bowness, Alan, Sir

Dating

20th Century, third quarter#
Circa 1969 CE - 1972 CE

Note

During the period of manufacture Lipchitz spent the summers on Capri, Italy

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Base Length 13.3 cm Width 14.9 cm

Materials used in production

with copper corrosion products Bronze

Techniques used in production

Casting : Bronze, cast, with green accretions

Inscription or legends present

Text: 7/7
Location: On top of base
Method of creation: Incised
Type: Mark

Inscription present: illegible but probably signature

Location: On top of base
Type: Signature

Text: illegible lettering
Location: On edge of base
Method of creation: Cast
Type: Foundry mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.3-2007
Primary reference Number: 137615
Entry form number: PDP 0722
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_3_2007
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 14 March 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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