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Head of a Cherub
This carving in limewood of a cherub is French, or perhaps Bavaria, and probably dates from the middle of the 18th century. The wings face in different directions framing the face. The cherub's hair curls over the forehead and right ear. This would have been part of the decorative scheme for a religious building.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Probably Henry Walters, before 1931, by purchase; The Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/1969 | Treatment | loss compensation; other |
Geographies
France (Place of Origin)
Measurements
Overall: 6 3/8 x 4 5/8 in. (16.2 x 11.8 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired before 1931
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
61.56