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Preview image of work. etching on paper,  The Venus of Vienne (Torso of Venus) 35490

2017.56.751

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The Venus of Vienne (Torso of Venus)

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Artist

Walter Pach (New York, New York, 1883 – 1958, New York, New York)

Title

The Venus of Vienne (Torso of Venus)

Creation Date

1919

Century

early 20th century

Dimensions

4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (12.07 x 9.53 cm)

Object Type

print

Creation Place

North America, United States

Medium and Support

etching on paper

Credit Line

Gift of Francis M. Naumann and Marie T. Keller

Copyright

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Accession Number

2017.56.751

Object Description

22 copies of a print, all same plate size, showing a Roman crouching Venus (Aphrodite) figure known as the Venus of Vienne; drawn from a sculpture in the Louvre collection. 12 from edition of 50; one from edition of 25; one is marked trial proof; 8 unnumbered copies. See images attached to EmbArk record.

Additional Media

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Keywords: image of sculpture