FDA-Sc.253-2026
Parts
Object number
FDA-Sc.253-2026
Object type
Identification
Title
Etruscan Figure
Title Type
assigned by artist
Description
Small abstract figure with a mix of polished and mottled surface texture; stands ona small circular base
Comments
In 1981 Merchant was studying Etruscan military artefacts in preparation for his large sculpture Helmet, completed the following year. This figure also owes something to Elizabeth Frink’s Standard and her bird sculptures.
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 224mm
width (actual size): 66mm
depth (actual size): 66mm
width (actual size): 66mm
depth (actual size): 66mm
Inscription
Inscribed sticker in black pen, under base: ‘M.C.M / Etruscan Figure / Moelwyn-Merchant’
Materials & techniques note
Bronze with slate base
Production
Person
Merchant, Moelwyn, 1913 - 1997 (Artist)
Date
1981
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of the artist; by whom presented to Michael Meredith, College Librarian; by whom presented to Eton College
Exhibited: Possibly ‘Sculptor and Poet’, College Library, Eton College, 1998 (catalogue number 6)
Exhibited: Possibly ‘Sculptor and Poet’, College Library, Eton College, 1998 (catalogue number 6)
