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Probably by Jean-Pierre Defrance (1694–1768)

Date:: ca. 1750–60
Culture:: French (Rouen)
Medium:: Limestone
Dimensions:: H. 7 ft. 5 in. (226 cm.)
Classification:: Sculpture
Credit Line:: Purchase, Charles Ulrick and Josephine Bay Foundation Inc. Gift, 1964
Accession Number:: 64.93.1

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 548

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