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Allegory of Air

Part of the collection: Rzeźby

Popularization note

Allegory of Air. The sculpture is part of a group of sculptures created by Jan Albrecht Siegwitz and Jan Adam Karinger between 1729 and 1734. It was originally located in the palace garden in Brzezinka near Oleśnica, from where it was moved around 1950 to the palace gardens of the Museum in Wilanów. In 1961, the entire group was transferred to the Castle Museum in Łańcut, where it was exhibited in the western part of the park, and in 1999, it was moved to the inner courtyard of the castle. Currently, the sculptures are located in the Carriage House.

 The sandstone sculpture depicts a pair of putti. The putto on the left rests one hand on a tree trunk. With the other hand, it holds a falcon and rests it on the head of its companion, who embraces it from behind with its right arm. The second putto is seated, using its left hand to tilt back the head of a swan in front of it. Both putti lean their heads forward and look at the swan. Their hips are covered by folds of drapery, and their hair appears as though it is being blown by the wind.

From the front, the sculpture shows damage to the face of the left putto, and from the back, the wings are missing.

Anna Szczęsny

Information about the object

Information about this object Allegory of Air

Author / creator

Jan Adam Karinger
Jan Albrecht Siegwitz

Object type

rzeźba

Technique

rzeźbiarskie

Material

sandstone

Creation time / dating

18th century

Owner

Muzeum - Zamek w Łańcucie

Identification number

S.8070MŁ

Location / status

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