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Figure of a Turk: M.1-1946

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Figure of a Turk

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Uncertain)

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Description

Bronze. Seated, but in an attitude of writhing movement, his right hand points to his heart. The drapery leaves his right shoulder and chest bare. His left arm is drawn back and bent as in surprise. His left knee is raised so that his left foot touches the calf of his right leg. He has a long moustache and wears a turban. Dark brown patina - traces of gilding.

Legal notes

Given by Mr and Mrs J. Hunt

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1946) by Hunt, John, Mr and Mrs

Dating

17th Century
Circa 1600 CE - 1700 CE

Note

Previously attributed to Pietro Tacca (1577-1640).

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Surface composed of gilt ( traces of)
Plinth Depth 6.5 cm Height 7.1 cm Width 8.1 cm
Figure Depth 8.2 cm Height 12.2 cm Width 8 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Patinating : Bronze, patinated with traces of gilding

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.1-1946
Primary reference Number: 13908
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_1_1946

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 13 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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