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Source Description
The copper case has been enameled and then painted with the classical scene of Diana, Roman goddess of the hunt, as she discovers the beautiful, eternally young shepherd Endymion asleep on Mt. Latmus, where she joined him every evening. The interior of the case is also enameled and painted with floral motifs.
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Document identity
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5659
label
Watch with Diana and Endymion
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object
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Source metadata
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5659
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title
Watch with Diana and Endymion
description
The copper case has been enameled and then painted with the classical scene of Diana, Roman goddess of the hunt, as she discovers the beautiful, eternally young shepherd Endymion asleep on Mt. Latmus, where she joined him every evening. The interior of the case is also enameled and painted with floral motifs.
provenance
Robert Hoe; Sale, American Art Association, New York, Feb. 15, 1911, no. 2307; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1911, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
mid 18th century
citationUrl
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CC0
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en
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Timepieces, Clocks & Watches
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watchcases
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3
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3
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import
dimensionsRaw
1 15/16 in. (5 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
[Signature] On movement: Antho[n] Bradt
Augsburg
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copper, painted enamel, gold
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6482
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EAN
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none
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photo
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photo
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