SculptureAmerican19th-20th century

Study for Crucifix, Boston Public Library

1893 - 1903

Artists

John Singer SargentArtist

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Cast

Medium

Painted and gilt plaster with wire support

Culture

American

Century

19th-20th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of American Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

72 x 79 x 8.5 cm (28 3/8 x 31 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)

Provenance

To the artist's sisters, Violet (Mrs. Francis) Ormond and Emily Sargent, at his death, 1925; their gift to the Fogg Art Museum, 1933.

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