Young peasant woman

1790–1820
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 305

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Young peasant woman
  • Date: 1790–1820
  • Culture: Italian, Naples
  • Medium: Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs, body of wire wrapped with tow; glass eyes; silk and linen garments
  • Dimensions: H. 12 in. (30.5 cm.)
  • Classification: Crèche
  • Credit Line: Gift of Anne Russell Sarcka, 1992
  • Object Number: 1992.105
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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