SculptureAustrian18th century

Magdalen in the Desert

1740-1750

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Painted

Medium

Wood

Culture

Austrian

Century

18th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Busch-Reisinger Museum

Dimensions

25.1 x 36.8 x 15.2 cm (9 7/8 x 14 1/2 x 6 in.)

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