Mother and Babe
Antonio Frilli, Artist
This is one of the
sculptures
in our collection.
It was made in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
The date it was made is unknown.
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Object Detail
About the Work
“This
sculpture
makes
me
smile.
If
I
had
a
magic
time
portal
I
would
go
back
to
when
my
boys
were
young
and
enjoy
moments
like
this
over
and
over.
Of
course,
I
would
still
return
to
the
present
day
as
my
boys
bring
me
so
much
happiness,
but
I
admit
the
quantity
of
the
hugs
have
diminished
over
the
years
and
they
certainly
don’t
have
such
adoration
in
their
eyes
when
I
do
get
them.
Raising
toddlers
was
such
a
special
time
for
me
and
this
sculpture
captures
how
I
felt
about
it.”
– Hannah Houshangi, 'My Choice' February 2022
– Hannah Houshangi, 'My Choice' February 2022
Measurements
360 x 205mm
Media
carved alabaster
Description
White alabaster bust of a woman looking down at a child's head with the child's arms thrown around the woman's neck. Both are smiling and laughing
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of F. House.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
1977
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Accession Number:
1977/37/1