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Comte Bombicci-Pontelli

Italian

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The sculpture depicts a seated woman holding a child on her lap. The woman is adorned with elegant drapery and a halo, and she gently supports the child. The child is also shown with a halo and is seated in a relaxed manner, holding a small orb in hand. The background features three cherubic figures with wings. The sculpture is carved from a pale, lustrous material, likely marble or a similar stone, which gives it an off-white, almost cream color. This gives the sculpture a smooth and polished appearance, enhancing the delicate and serene expressions of the subjects. The sculpture is presented with a clean and precise finish, lending a timeless and classical appearance.
Florentine 19th Century, Madonna and Child, c. 1860/1900, marble, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1960.5.9

Madonna and Child

Florentine 19th Century · c. 1860/1900 · marble ·  Accession ID  1960.5.9