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Hercules
Bronze, cast. The nude male figure stands with the weight of the body on the left foot, holding a club over the left shoulder with his left hand and his right arm and the open palm of his right hand make a gesture of despair (?). The head is turned to the right. Dark brown patina, highly polished.
History note: Bought from Mr R.J. Brown, London, SW6
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 58.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1952) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
18th Century
Circa
1700
-
1800
Probably an Academy drawing model.
Patinating
: Bronze, cast, patinated and polished
Polishing
Casting (process)
Accession number: M.25-1952
Primary reference Number: 13942
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_25_1952
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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