When was "Angel" created?

This artwork was created late 18th–early 19th century.

Is "Angel" in the public domain?

Yes, Angel is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Angel is Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk garments.

Unknown Artist

late 18th–early 19th century

Medium

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk garments

Dimensions

H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm.)

Classification

Crèche

Culture

Italian, Naples

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Loretta Hines Howard, 1978

Accession Number

1978.148.1a–c