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Figure (Woman)
Hope
Simeon Skillin Jr.
1790-1806
Category
Sculpture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Simeon Skillin Jr. (Sculptor)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Pine, white
- Wood
- Paint
Museum Object Number
1959.0064.002
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.0064.002
Object Name
Figure (Woman)
Title
Hope
Category
Sculpture
Creator (Role)
Simeon Skillin Jr. (Sculptor)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1790-1806
Subject(s)
- Allegory
Materials
- Pine, white
- Wood
- Paint
Techniques
- Carved
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
53.625 (H) x 23.25 (W) x 11.25 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
136.208 (H) x 59.055 (W) x 28.575 (D)
Measurement Notes
Measurements at maximum.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Sommer, Frank H. 1964 Sculpture at Winterthur. Antiques. 85: 182-184.
Book: Sweeney, John A. H. 1963 The Treasure House of Early American Rooms.
• Illustrated on p. 136.Book: Craven, Wayne. 1968 Sculpture in America.
• Published as fig. no. 1.20.Article: Swan, Mabel Munson. 12//1931 A Revised Estimate of McIntire. Antiques. 20 (6): 338-343.
• For other works by Skillin, see fig. no. 6, p. 341.Article: Winchester, Alice. 11//1952 Editorial. Antiques. 62 (5): 387.
• Illustrated on p. 387.