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Temperance

Peter Flötner

Artist, German, c. 1485 - 1546

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NGA, West Building, G-013-A

Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

Edward E. MacCrone Fund
Dimensions

overall: 8.2 x 6.7 cm (3 1/4 x 2 5/8 in.)
Accession

1984.73.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Ellin Mitchell, New York); purchased 6 November 1984 by NGA.

Associated Names

Mitchell, Ellin, Ms.

Wikidata ID

Q63860997

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