John Lawlor (1820-1901)
The Bather signed & dated 1855
Marble | 132.1 cm (Height) (whole object) | RCIN 75050
Billiard Room, Osborne House
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A full length white marble statue of an idealised nude female figure seated on a draped rock with wavy hair arranged in a bun at the back, looking down over her right shoulder in a pensive pose with her arms folded in her lap and with her left leg crossing behind her right leg. The statue is set on a round base.
Provenance
Given to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert on her birthday, 24th May 1855. [Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010, pg 458]
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Medium and techniques
Marble
Measurements
132.1 cm (Height) (whole object)
Category
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