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Brooch Pendant with Figure of Charity

Brooch Pendant with Figure of Charity

Artist James Pradier (French, 1790-1852)
ArtistMade by Francois-Desire Froment-Meurice (1802-1855)
Place of OriginFrance
Dateabout 1845
DimensionsH: 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); W: 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm)
MediumSilver, gilded silver and garnets
ClassificationJewelry
Credit LinePurchased with Funds Given by the Family and Friends of Phyllis Fox Driggs
Object number
1997.254
Not on View
Label TextThis silver brooch features a personification of the chief theological virtue of Charity, represented as a classically-draped woman caring for two infants.

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