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Standing Angel
192645 in. (114.3 cm)
Jean Barbet (aka Barbet de Lyon)
France Original artist
Alexis Rudier Foundry
France (active 1902 - 1952) Foundry
Object Type:
Sculpture
Medium and Support:
Bronze
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Sibley Watson
Accession Number:
1926.44
Location: Not currently on view
This angel is an exact replica of Barbet’s famous original, which is now in the Frick Collection in New York City. Cast for the Memorial Art Gallery in 1926, the sculpture was part of the original decoration of the Fountain Court.
[Gallery label text]
American sculptor Janet Scudder consulted with Rudier, the Parisian foundry, on behalf of the Gallery during the making of this piece.
[Gallery label text]
American sculptor Janet Scudder consulted with Rudier, the Parisian foundry, on behalf of the Gallery during the making of this piece.
Bibliography
See "The Frick Collection" IV, pp. 46-61, and articles in "The Frick Collection" members' magazine, fall 2012, pp. 12-17, for information on the original bronze figure of which MAG's is a reproduction.
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See the original at the Frick:Angel
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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- Come Fly with Me Memorial Art Gallery 11/7/1975 - 12/8/1975
Bibliography
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- Times-Union. Rochester, NY: Gannett
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Barbet Angel in the Frick collection
See information about the original Barbet Angel, in the Frick Collection.