Angel
Ignaz Günther
ca. 1760–70
Medium
Lindenwood, traces of gesso
Dimensions
9 5/8 x 6 1/4 in. (24.4 x 15.9cm)
Classification
Sculpture
Culture
Southern German
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906
Accession Number
07.225.442a
Tags
Infants
About this artwork
Ignaz Günther's "Angel" (ca. 1760–70) The work, executed in lindenwood, traces of gesso, measures 9 5/8 x 6 1/4 in. and Such decorative objects demonstrate both technical mastery and aesthetic sensibility, serving functional purposes while embodying cultural values and artistic achievement. This work provides valuable insights into Ignaz Günther's artistic practice and the broader cultural and material contexts of its creation.