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A carved and painted figure of the Madonna, ‘Apocalyptic’ type, also known as the ‘Reigning Queen’, or the ‘Queen of Poland’. The base is a rectangular slab with corners cut off and incorporates the feet of the Madonna. The base and feet have the remains of water based white paint. The rest of the figure, pegged to the base, is made from a single piece of wood. The figure has shoulder length hair on one side, shorter on the other, indicated by deep carved incisions painted a pale yellow, a shift painted white and with a star motif, with a collar or necklace indicated in small gouged motifs in a semicircle, a cloak with a shoulder cape which extends to the ground, painted blue with a repeated motif carved out, and an open crown painted white.
The sculpture consists of two pieces of wood (figure and base) joined with a special nail used in carpentry. The blue coat indicates Mary’s virginity.
Title
Madonna Figure
Date
mid-20th C
Medium
wood, paint & iron
Measurements
H 52 x W 17.5 x D 12 cm
Accession number
20.11.63/23
Acquisition method
purchased by the Horniman Museum
Work type
Sculpture
Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London Road, Forest Hill, Greater London SE23 3PQ England
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