Fashion — 1750-1762
Figure, lay figure
Figure made and used by Louis François Roubiliac for drawing and sculpting classes. Figure is articulated and can adopt a variety of poses. It has a skeleton of bronze overlaid with cork, horsehair, wool and an outer covering of silk stockinette. With a carved wooden and painted head that may be used as both a male or female model. Includes two sets of accompanying clothes and wigs - one set male (see 29.130b-o) and one set female (see 29.130p-ad).
- Category:
- Fashion
- Object ID:
- 29.130a
- Object name:
- figure, lay figure
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Roubiliac, Louis François
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- Production date:
- 1750-1762
- Material:
bronze, wool, silk, cork, wood, leather, iron
- Measurements/duration:
- H 680 mm, W 160 mm (shoudlers), W 140 mm (across thights), W 330 mm (including arms), D 85 mm (head), H 670 mm, W 390 mm, D 95 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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