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Leda and the Swan
Attributed to: Joseph-Charles Marin (French, 1759–1834)
French
early 19th century
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
33.02 cm (13 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Sidney T. Allen
Accession Number60.1395
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture
Descriptionterracotta bozetto of a standing nude woman leaning against support covered with draper modeled with incised lines, head lowered toward the swan, legs crossed. Wearing necklace, sandals, and girdle.
ProvenanceBy 1960, Mrs.Sidney T. Allen, Manchester, Ma; 1960, gift of Mrs. Allen to the MFA. (Accession date: November 9, 1960)