Plaster cast of Crouching Venus (Crouching Aphrodite)
- Reference:GB 1694 PC/024
- Dates of Creation:Mid 19th century-early 20th century
- Physical Description:1 item
Scope and Content
Original: Also known as: Venere nel bagno, Venere nella conchiglia. Likely to be a Roman adaptation of Doidalses' Crouching Aphrodite (a lost Greek original from the 3rd century BC). Original currently in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France.
Acquisition Information
Listed in 1964/5 inventory as located in the entrance halls passage ways of the Mackintosh Building (GSAA/GOV/7/5).
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Dimensions: 1070 x 505 x 700 mm (Plinth: 888 x 570 x 800 mm)
Custodial History
Loaned to McLellan Galleries 1 May 1997- 30 September 1997 for 'The Birth of Impressionism' Exhibition (22 May - 7 September 1997). Loaned to The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery in Glasgow for 'Picturing Venus' Exhibition 9 March- 29 June 2014. This item is currently on display in The Glasgow School of Art's Reid Building. For access information please email archives@gsa.ac.uk.
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GSAA/GOV/7/5
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