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Attributed to Lawrence Macdonald (1799-1878)
Hygeia, daugther of Aesculapius c.1850-2
58.0 x 26.5 x 20.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 41018
Grand Corridor Third Section, Osborne House
Attributed to Lawrence Macdonald (1799-1878)
Hygeia, daugther of Aesculapius c.1850-2
Attributed to Lawrence Macdonald (1799-1878)
Hygeia, daugther of Aesculapius c.1850-2
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A white carrara marble bust of Hygeia, her hair loosely tied back, a serpent forming a circle as it swallows its own tail on the front of the square base.
Provenance
Purchased through Mr Gruner in Rome
Given to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert on her birthday, 24th May 1852. [Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010, pg 458] -
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Measurements
58.0 x 26.5 x 20.0 cm (whole object)
