Bust of Hercules and Omphale

2nd half 18th century

2.3 cm 2.7 cm 0.4 cm

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This small glass cameo with the busts of Hercules and his mistress Omphale was made by James Tassie (1735-1799), the modeler and portrait medallionist. He was born near Glasgow, the son of a mason. He attended the academy of art set up by the Glasgow printers Robert and Andrew...

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Mrs. John L. Pratt; given to Walters Art Museum, 1942.
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