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Putto
second quarter of 17th century
Object Place: Europe, Belgium
Medium/Technique
Wood; Boxwood
Dimensions
10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Otis Norcross Fund
Accession Number60.948
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionSeated on rock formation with octagonal base, leaning far forward, looking down, arms bent at elbows, pointing with right hand, right leg stretched behind him. Forefinger of left hand missing. Style of Francois Duquesnoy (1594-1646).
ProvenanceBy 1960, Phillip B. Mayer, London; 1960, sold by Mayer to the MFA for £200. (Accession date: September 21, 1960)