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Torso of the Belvedere: M.7-1952

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 7 (Courtauld)

Titles

Torso of the Belvedere

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Bronze, cast. The head is turned slightly towards the left, gazing downwards. The hair is curly; the subtle contraposto of the body as it leans gently backwards is emphasised by the surface modelling. Green patina, not polished.

Notes

History note: Collection of Dr W.L. Hildburgh, F.S.A.

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Depth: 12 cm
Height: 24.7 cm
Width: 8.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1952) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

16th Century, Early#
Production date: after AD 1500 : or later

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Bronze Depth 12 cm Height 18.1 cm Width 7.6 cm
Base Depth 8.3 cm Height 7.2 cm Width 8.3 cm
Surface

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Bronze, cast and patinated with surface modelling
Patinating

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.7-1952
Primary reference Number: 13930
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_7_1952
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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