Putto as Spring
| Title | Putto as Spring |
|---|---|
| Artist | Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777) |
| Date | c. 1765 18th century |
| Medium | painted and gilded wood |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Origin | Germany, 18th century Germany |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Putto as Spring, c. 1765. Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777). Painted and gilded wood; overall: 12.7 x 6.8 x 5.8 cm (5 x 2 11/16 x 2 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1962.208.2 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Putto as Spring” is a work by Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777), dated c. 1765. It is executed in painted and gilded wood and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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