Sir Alfred GilbertBritish, 1854–1934Nymph and two cupids
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Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
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- In this state since
- Sep 25, 2026
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- The museum's own collection data
About the sculpture
This plasticine and wax model made by Sir Alfred Gilbert was made probably in ca. 1903. It represents a naked nymph leaning forward to part the stems of a thicket. Behind her are two cupids, one standing and one crouching. It has been suggested that this may be a model for a group of figures designed to decorate the cover of a cup.
Sir Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934) was a famous British sculptor of the late 19th century. He was also medallist, goldsmith and draughtsman. He was known for his inventiveness and characteristically used many different materials in the same work. He epitomised the movement known as the “New Sculpture”, with a new focus on naturalistic forms. His many commissions included for example the celebrated figure of Eros, part of the Shaftsbury memorial.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- A.92-1936
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- Victoria and Albert Museum: the museum's own open data · fetched 7 days ago
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
