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Allegory of Victory
French (Paris)
19th century
about 1806–30
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Other; Wax
Dimensions
24.45 x 15.24 x 8.89 cm (9 5/8 x 6 x 3 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Paul Wallraf
Accession Number69.11
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionWax model for a group on the Arc de Triomphe. Standing figure of "Victory," outstretched arms, flying cloak, drapery across nude body and behind figure, resting against pillar and capital, two small allegorical figures sitting on base on both sides. Finely modeled, spontaneous movement.
ProvenanceBy 1969, Paul Wallraf, London; 1969, gift of Wallraf to the MFA. (Accession date: January 8, 1969)