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Reclining Venus
Venus of Urbino
Reclining Venus
Lorenzo Bartolini (Italian (Florence), 1777–1850)
Italian (Florence)
early 19th century
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Other; Wax
Dimensions
Overall: 16.5 x 34.9 x 11.4 cm (6 1/2 x 13 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Asbjorn R. Lunde
Accession Number1974.604
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionWax bozetto Model for a bronze. Nude figure, head turned to the side, body leaning on right side supported by bent right arm and 2 pillows. Left leg crossed over right. Long flowing hair. Heavily draped chaise lounge, on rectangular base. Marked: 1786 ON
Provenance1974, gift of Asbjorn R. Lunde, New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 8, 1975)
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