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Magna Mater

Maltwood, Katharine Emma

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Maltwood, Katharine Emma
reliefs (sculptures)
English, Canadian
England
1910
Copper
Copper electrotype relief copy of original portland stone sculpture
overall: 91.00 cm x 115.00 cm x 16.00 cm
"The central Blake-like female figure typifies nature, crouched and bound, contemplating the mass of humanity struggling out and in on either side. The figures are enclosed in a temple-like frame..." (Brown, Rosemary. Katharine Emma Maltwood, p. 22). The frame is divided into three sections. Subject matter: Magna Mater or "Great Mother" refers to the great nature goddess of ancient Phrygia in Asia Minor; counterpart of Greek Rhea and Roman Ops.
great mother; magna mater
Metalwork
Arts and Crafts
Bequest of John and Katharine Maltwood
M964.1.365

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