Italian terracotta sculpture
Through their masterful control of material and a superb sense of artistry, Italian sculptors have explored the versatility of terracotta to create some of the most allurin…
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The Three Graces
This marble figure group was made for the sculpture gallery at Woburn Abbey and was originally housed in a specially designed Temple of the Graces.
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The Sanchi Torso
For nearly 100 years, the Sanchi Torso has occupied pride of place in the Indian galleries of the V&A as the most famous and widely admired piece of Indian sculpture in the…
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'Neptune and Triton' by Gianlorenzo Bernini, 1620–2
Created by Gianlorenzo (Giovanni Lorenzo) Bernini in 1622–3, this sculpture depicts the life-size figure of Neptune, who wields his trident in a firm gesture of command, as…
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Alabaster Sculpture in Medieval England
Alabaster, a fine-grained form of gypsum, is a smooth, marble-like stone that became popular during the late Middle Ages for the carving of religious sculptures. England wa…
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Sculpture in the Archive of Art & Design
The V&A's Archive of Art and Design holds the working papers of individual artists and designers, as well as the records of companies and associations involved in all aspec…
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Carvings, Casts and Collectors: The Art of Renaissance Sculpture (Hardback)
This volume brings together new research by some of the world's leading experts, exploring the artistic production and cultural context of Renaissance…
Buy nowEvent - Mapping Materials and Makers - Sculpture in Britain and Ireland, 1851-1951
Fri 12 November 2010–Sun 15 May 2011
Display: This display illustrates a recent research project which moves beyond the conventional image of the sculptor as the sole creator of handcrafted works and reveals the collaborative nature of sculpture in the UK.
