Collection Highlights
Chaise (side chair)
Date:
1779
Object Number:
1817.13
Medium:
Beech, gilding; silk upholstery
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figural Group of Europa and the Bull
Object Number:
1911.80
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 8 x 5 in. ( 21.9 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on underside of the base: "143"
painted: on underside of base in gold: "20"
inscribed: on underside of base in cursive: "2691"
painted: on inner wall of base in undergalze blue: crossed swords
printed: on adhesive label on underside: "M
Description:
Draped nude porcelain figurine of a woman (Europa) seated on the back of a bull with flowers on its head and neck; two other draped nude woman attend Europa; one kneels and takes flowers from a basket; the other is seated and hangs a garland around the neck of the bull; oval base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
