Plaster cast of the Rebellious Slave

• Reference:GB 1694 PC/042
• Dates of Creation:Mid 19th century-early 20th century
• Physical Description:
  1 item

• Scope and Content

  This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 15th June 2018.
  
  Original: Michelangelo, originally for the tomb of Pope Julius II in 1505, began to carve the Slaves in 1513, as part of a modified project. On the pope's death, the project changed once again, for financial reasons. Michelangelo donated the Slaves to Roberto Strozzi, who brought them to France. Original currently in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France.

• Acquisition Information

  Listed in 1964/5 inventory as located in the museum and passage ways of the Mackintosh Building (GSAA/GOV/7/5).

• Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

  Dimensions: 2170 x 520 x 760 mm (Plinth: 645 x 670 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) as 'Rebel Slave'.

• Related Material

  GSAA/GOV/7/5

• Additional Information

  Published

• Subjects

  15th June 2018

  Sculpture

  Teaching materials

  Portraits

  Casts (sculpture)

• Geographical Names

  Italy