Plaster cast of Medici Venus

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

Reference
- GB 1694 PC/196
Dates of Creation
- Mid 19th century-early 20th century
Name of Creator
- Not available / given
Physical Description
- 1 item

Scope and Content

Venus with missing arm, supported by branch with cherub. Original: Roman copy of Greek statue c2 BC, of Hellenistic style. Listed in the first catalogue of casts as Greek, located in the 'Florence Gallery' and was purchased from D. Brucciani.

Acquisition Information

Listed in 1964/5 inventory as located in the entrance halls passage ways of the Mackintosh Building (GSAA/GOV/7/5). Listed under 'Statues' in 'Catalogue of Books, Casts etc. of the School of Ornamental Art, Glasgow' (GSAA/GOV/7/1).

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Dimensions: 1640 x 380 x 400 mm (Plinth 800 x 550 x 560 mm)

Custodial History

Exhibited: The Savoy Tower, Glasgow 19 April 2018-07 May 2018 for 'Material Objects (work by Anthony Brotheridge, GSA Textile Design Tutor and Ruth Switalski)' exhibition. This item is currently on display in The Glasgow School of Art's Reid Building. For access information please email archives@gsa.ac.uk.

Related Material

GSAA/GOV/7/5; GSAA/GOV/7/1

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Plaster cast of water nymph from the Fontaine des InnocentsPC/216B

Plaster cast of water nymph from the Fontaine des InnocentsPC/216C

Plaster cast of water nymph from the Fontaine des InnocentsPC/216D

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