Love and Innocence

ca. 1820–25

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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Title: Love and Innocence
Date: ca. 1820–25
Culture: French
Medium: Gilt bronze, enamel
Dimensions: Overall: 21 1/2 × 17 × 6 1/4 in. (54.6 × 43.2 × 15.9 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Irwin Untermyer, by exchange, 1981
Object Number: 1981.50a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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