Artist lay figure
Category
Models
Date
1850
Materials
Beechwood, Metal, Papier-mâché, Textile
Measurements
1550 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Paris
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Packwood House, Warwickshire
NT 557908
Caption
This dressed mannequin was originally an artists lay figure, and could be posed for artists to draw when a life model was unavailable. she is made of wood with a papier-mache head and a wig. She now sits in a sedan chair and has been beautifully dressed.
Summary
Mannequin, or more specifically, an artist's lay figure. Jointed and articulated life size female figure of wood and padding, with detachable head of painted papier mache and attached wig.