FDA-Sc.259-2026
Parts
Object number
FDA-Sc.259-2026
Identification
Title
Cruciform
Title Type
assigned by artist
Description
Small abstract sculpture in the shape of a crucifix; deep lines feature on the front; two tiered base in black
Comments
One of a series which unites the Cross and the Crucified
This remarkable sculpture, simple yet profound, is on of Merchant’s finest. The cruciform shape is anthropomorphic; in It Christ shows the way and offers His protection. It is the culmination of the work Merchant started with The Dream of the Rood.
This remarkable sculpture, simple yet profound, is on of Merchant’s finest. The cruciform shape is anthropomorphic; in It Christ shows the way and offers His protection. It is the culmination of the work Merchant started with The Dream of the Rood.
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 260mm
width (actual size): 133mm
depth (actual size): 89mm
width (actual size): 133mm
depth (actual size): 89mm
Inscription
Inscribed sticker in black pen, under base: ‘Cruciform / aluminium / Moelwyn Merchant’
Materials & techniques note
Aluminium with slate base
Production
Person
Merchant, Moelwyn, 1913 - 1997 (Artist)
Date
c.1984
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of the artist; by whom presented to Eton College in 1988, with continual additions presented until 1997
Exhibited: ‘Moelwyn Merchant’, School Library, Eton College, 1990 (catalogue item a); ‘Sculptor and Poet’, College Library, Eton College, 1998 (catalogue number 11)
Exhibited: ‘Moelwyn Merchant’, School Library, Eton College, 1990 (catalogue item a); ‘Sculptor and Poet’, College Library, Eton College, 1998 (catalogue number 11)
