Box 300
Contains 290 Results:
Bust of Chevalier Stanislas de Boufflers, Sculpture is a portrait of the French statesman, writer, and knight of Malta, the Chevalier Stanislas de Boufflers (1738-1815). The knight with his coat of arms looks off into the distance. The portrait is part of a pair with wife, Françoise Eleonore Dejean de Manville (1749-1827),. The two shared a semi-famous love story that spanned from 1777 until they both passed, documented through their preserved love letters., 1785
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0034.2; Public Notes:
Portrait of Christoph Willibald Gluck, Sculpture is a portrait of the opera composer, Christopher Willibald Gluck (1714-1787) who wears a textured chemise and blazer, his curly hair accentuates the upturned angle of his chin and confident gaze., c. 1775
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0034.3; Public Notes: Held in the Bode Museum in Berlin, Germany. Purchased by the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1988 with the Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund.
Bust of Prince Heinrich of Prussia, The Prince, Albert Wilhelm Heinrich of Prussia (1862-1929 is portrayed in Roman-isque armor likely recalling his success as a naval officer. The artist also chose to also portray the prince with a hairstyle reminiscent of an 18th century wigs. The prince holds his head held high and gazes directly at the viewer.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0034.4; Public Notes: Notes on the image state that the sculpture is at the Neues Palais in Potsdam, Germany but no other information was found
Madonna and Child, Madonna and Child are portrayed looking down at something.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0035; Public Notes: This is a basic record created to enable public access to scanned images. Full research on this image is pending. For assistance, please e-mail us at specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
Madonna and Child (right side), The photo is taken of the right side of the sculpture, so that the viewer sees the Child Jesus being held by his mother's right hand. Madonna's face is in profile. The drapery on the sculpture showcases advance artistry.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0036.1; Public Notes: Notes on image state the statue is at the städtisches museum in znaim but no other information was found.
Madonna and Child (left-front side), The photo is taken from the left side at an angle, so that the viewer can now see Madonna and the Child's faces. The Child Jesus gives the sign of benediction, and Madonna has her left free and out.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0036.2; Public Notes: Notes on image state the statue is at the städtisches museum in znaim but no other information was found.
Madonna and Child (from the back), The photo is taken from the back now of Madonna and Child. Madonna's veil falls on her shoulders, and her dress is draped finely.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0036.3; Public Notes: Notes on image state the statue is at the städtisches museum in znaim but no other information was found.
Saint James, Detailed image depicts the bust of Saint James adorned with a cloak featuring two swords crossed and a sea shell in the middle while he looks off to his left. The image likely depicts an image that symbolizes the military order of Saint James, likely created to accompany pilgrims on the way to visit the tomb of Saint James the greater. The seashell on his cloak recalls Saint James' profession as a fisherman from the Gospels and a later Hagiography story in which after James was executed, his body was brought to Galicia to be laid to rest, on the journey back a horse was spooked by the presence of the saint's body, dragging the horse and the knight astride into the water. According to legend, the last miracle of Saint James was reviving the knight and the horse out of the water, both of which emerged from the sea covered in seashells.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0037; Public Notes: No notes on the image to suggest artistry or repository but dimensions of the image are listed on the back
An Apostle, Detailed image depicts an unnamed bearded apostle wearing a cloak looking down perhaps in prayer or devotion.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0038; Public Notes: There is no information on the image to suggest artistry or repository but the dimensions of the statue are written on the back.
An Apostle, Detailed image depicts an unnamed bearded apostle wearing a cloak looking directly at the viewer though his expression depicts both shock and sadness.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0039; Public Notes: There is no information on the image to suggest artistry or repository but the dimensions of the statue are written on the back.
An Apostle, Detailed image depicts a bust portrait of an unnamed bearded apostle wearing an open cloak looking directly forward.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0040; Public Notes: There is no information on the image to suggest artistry or repository but the dimensions of the statue are written on the back.
A Lion Sitting, A sculpture of a lion sitting, his head drawn up and the feet tuck under melding into the base.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0041; Public Notes: There are no notes on the image that suggest artistry or repository though dimensions of the sculpture are handwritten on the back
Jesus the Savior, Jesus is portrayed right before his crucifixion with his head bearing the crown of thorns, his hands tied and crossed, his wounds shown, a simple cloth draped over his broken body. His face is in sorrowful anguish.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0042; Public Notes:
Virgin Mary, Relief depicts the Virgin Mary, bearing a halo with her head lowered and eyes deeply downcast.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0043; Public Notes: Notes on the image suggest the sculpture may be by Carletti (1570-1596) and housed in Velletri, Italy but the rest of the notes are illegible beyond a few numbers.
Busts of Monarchs, Photograph depicts two statues, perhaps of a Queen and a King. Both are regally adorned with great detail, the woman wears a headpiece and a necklace and the man wears a high, flamboyant collar. Both hold their chins high and gaze confidently forward. The pedestals are simple, making the details of the statues more dramatic.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0044; Public Notes: Illegible notes on the front of the image but no other information is present.
Jesus the Savior, Additional image: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0042 Jesus is portrayed right before his crucifixion with his head bearing the crown of thorns, his hands tied and crossed, his wounds shown, a simple cloth draped over his broken body. His face is in sorrowful anguish.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0045; Public Notes:
Madonna and Child, Sculpture depicts a standing Madonna and Child. The Madonna holds the Christ Child in her right hand while her left hand is lifted off her hip and remains open, her head is held high as she gazes confidently forward. The Christ child holds a pomegranate and looks down while his feet kick out.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0046; Public Notes: There are no notes or annotations on the image to provide any information regarding artistry or repository
Madonna and Child, Madonna and Child are seated. Both look forward. The photo is taken from the left side.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0047; Public Notes: This is a basic record created to enable public access to scanned images. Full research on this image is pending. For assistance, please e-mail us at specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
Bust of Frederick II of Gonzaga, Portrait bust of Federico II of Gonzaga (1500-1540) the Duke of Mantua and Marquis of Montferrat. The duke is dressed in armor, his eyes pointed forward in the style of a Greco-Roman classical statuary., 1506
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0048; Public Notes:
Virgin Mary, A female figure kneels on top of a large pedestal adorned by angels. The figure could be the Virgin Mary given her submissive pose, she kneels with her hands crossed in reverent prayer, and her hair uncovered.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0049; Public Notes: The image has no notes or indicators that would suggest the artist, date, or repository.
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