Les Graces de Pilon
Summary
Study of the lower section of 'Monument for the Heart of Henry II', a sculpture in the Louvre by sixteenth century French sculptor Germain Pilon (1535-90), showing three women in drapery standing back to back in a triangular fashion. This drawing is from Valette's early period of study in France before he arrived in Manchester.
Object Name
Les Graces de Pilon
Creators Name
Date Created
1899-1900
Dimensions
Paper: 60.8cm x 45.6cm
accession number
1996.29
Collection Group
Support
paper
Medium
crayon
pencil
On Display
Credit
Purchased with the assistance of the Victoria & Albert Museum Purchase Grant Fund, the National Art Collections Fund and the Friends of Manchester Art Galleries, 1996
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