Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Edward Herbert, 1st Lord Herbert of Cherbury (1583-1648)
Born at Montgomery Castle, Lord Herbert (1581/3-1648) lived there and at his Shropshire Manor of Cherbury. A celebrated philosopher, historian, swordsman, musician and equestrian, he was ambassador to France in 1619 and 1622-4. Le Sueur was born in France and probably learned the elements of Florentine Mannerist sculpture from Italians working in Paris.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 271
Creation/Production
LE SUEUR, Hubert
Date: 1631
Acquisition
Purchase - jointly NT, ass NACF, 12/4/1990
Measurements
Height
(cm): 52
Techniques
bronze
Techniques (sculpture)
Fine Art - sculpture
Material
bronze
Location
Currently on loan
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