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Angel

mid-18th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 533
This putto and its companion (1974.356.800) probably belonged to an altar decoration, perhaps flanking a tabernacle.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Angel
  • Artist: Christian Jorhan the Elder (1727–1804)
  • Date: mid-18th century
  • Culture: Southern German
  • Medium: Lindenwood, gilded and with original polychromy
  • Dimensions: Height: 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
  • Object Number: 1974.356.799
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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