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Maquette for Cathedral

UNDERWOOD, Leon
Maquette for Cathedral
Image: © Estate of Leon Underwood. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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In the style of a primative female torso; long neck, crown uopon her head. The figure lies upon her back supporting herself on her elbows. Her right arm is raised & her hand behind her left breast, the other arm by her side. An arched opening around her abdomen containing stylised angels head. Further inner arch below. Marquette secured to a wooden base partially lined with green felt.


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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 293

Creation/Production

UNDERWOOD, Leon
1890-1975
Role: Artist
Period: 1938

Measurements

Height (cm): 16.5
Width (cm): 10.8
Depth (cm): 9.7
Height (in): 6
Width (in): 4
Depth (in): 3
Height (cm): 1.6
Width (cm): 14.8
Depth (cm): 12.9
Height (in): 5
Width (in): 5
Depth (in): 5

Material

Bronze

Location

In store
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  • Cathedral
  • Female Figure
  • Fine Art
  • Representational
  • Sculpture

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