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Amor Caritas
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Saint-Gaudens based this angelic figure, an allegory of Love and Charity, on his longtime model and mistress, Davida Johnson Clark. The initial life-size bronze cast of the composition received much acclaim, and the artist regarded it as “one of the things I care for most that I have done.” Due to its popularity, approximately 20 smaller-scale versions, including this example, were produced by Saint-Gaudens and sold through high-end retail outlets such as Tiffany & Co. in New York.
| Artist / Maker | Augustus Saint-Gaudens |
|---|---|
| Date | modeled 1898, cast after 1898 |
| Culture / Origin | America, late 19th Century |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 101 x 45.2 cm (39 3/4 x 17 13/16 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Sculpture |
About the Artist
Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, born Ireland, 1848–1907) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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