The Sluggard

Frederic, Lord Leighton British

Founder J. W. Singer & Sons Ltd. British

modeled 1886, cast possibly before 1896

Not on view

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: The Sluggard
Artist: Frederic, Lord Leighton (British, Scarborough 1830–1896 London)
Founder: J. W. Singer & Sons Ltd. (British)
Date: modeled 1886, cast possibly before 1896
Culture: British, London
Medium: Bronze, dark olive brown patina
Dimensions: Overall: 20 1/2 × 9 1/8 × 6 1/2 in. (52.1 × 23.2 × 16.5 cm); footprint of base: 5 3/4 × 6 1/2 in. (14.6 × 16.5 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1906
Object Number: 06.936
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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