Love and Innocence
Not on view
This clock representing Love and Innocence corresponds closely to a watercolor drawing in the Museum’s collection (67.548.3). This drawing may have formed part of the catalogue of models belonging to a bronze caster to be shown to prospective clients. would have been executed in gilt bronze and a number of clocks of this model are known. As indicated by the yellow wash, the entire case The winged cupid holding a lyre symbolizes love while the seated female with her arms crossed over her chest is emblematic of innocence. The front of the plinth, decorated with a relief of flaming torches, billing doves and embracing figures further emphasizes the theme of love.
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