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Life Mask of Beethoven (1770-1827)
Production: Unknown (Probably)
Plaster, cast., suspended In wood and glass box.
Given by Sir Herbert Thompson, Bart
Method of acquisition: Given (1920-12-11) by Thompson, Henry Francis Herbert, Sir, Bart
19th Century, second quarter#
Production date:
circa
AD 1827
: The mask may be a replica cast made later than the year of Beethoven's death.
Beethoven was buried in Vienna, it therefore seems likely that this death mask was made there
Box
composed of
wood
glass
Depth 17.5 cm
Height 29.5 cm
Width 24.6 cm
Plaster
Height 20.2 cm
Casting (process) : Plaster, cast
Accession number: M.7 & A-1920
Primary reference Number: 29516
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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