Plaster cast of Venus de Milo (Aphrodite of Milos)

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

Reference
- GB 1694 PC/023A
Dates of Creation
- Mid 19th century-early 20th century
Physical Description
- 1 item

Scope and Content

This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 15th June 2018.

Original: Created at some time between 130 and 100 BC, to revive pre-hellenistic ideas. It is believed to depict Aphrodite (Venus to the Romans) the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Original excavated in 1820 on the Island of Melos. Original currently in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France.

Acquisition Information

Two of three are listed in 1964/5 inventory as located in the entrance halls passage ways of the Mackintosh Building (GSAA/GOV/7/5). Cast is listed for sale in 'Catalogue Casts for Schools' (GSAA/ISE/5/8), however no evidence this was the distributor (D. Brucciani & Co.) or issue it was bought from.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Dimensions: 2190 x 700 x 690 mm (Plinth: 650 x 800 x 810 mm)

Custodial History

Photographed in GSA 1915.

Related Material

GSAA/GOV/7/5; GSAA/ISE/5/8

Additional Information

Published

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Casts (sculpture)

Geographical Names

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