Group of rustic figures

18th century

Not on view

The nature of the Sicilian crèche technique is very different from that of the Neopolitan. The latter is the work of numerous hands not only in the production of the figures themselves but also in their orchestration within the assembled crèche. Sicilian figures, on the other hand, although rougher in finish are entirely made by the individual artists who not only mold their clothing but also control the grouping of the figures within separate vignettes.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Group of rustic figures
Date: 18th century
Culture: Italian, Sicily
Medium: Polychromed wood, gesso and stiffened cloth
Dimensions: Gr. H. 11 1/4 in. (28.5 cm);
Gr. W. 15 in. (38 cm.);
Gr. D. 12 in. (31 cm.)
Classification: Crèche
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Bever, in memory of Professor Rudolf Berliner, 1993
Object Number: 1993.488.2
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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