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David
MERCIE, Jean-Antonin
(Maker)
Mercié's sculpture of David with the head of the giant Goliath was seen as a symbol of hope for a French nation weakened by their defeat in the Franco-Prussian War. It was such a popular image that miniature bronzes like this one were produced in six different sizes. The sculptor's blend of classicism and realism influenced the New Sculpture Movement in Britain.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 594
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Purchase, 27/10/1994
Measurements
Height
(cm): 31.5
Width
(cm): 13.0
Depth
(cm): 13.0
Height
(in): 12 3/8
Width
(in): 5 1/8
Depth
(in): 5 1/8
Material
Bronze
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