Crouching nymph, probably Étienne-Maurice Falconet, mid 18th century
probably Étienne-Maurice Falconet

Crouching nymph

mid 18th century · Statuette

Can I see it?

Not on view at present

Where is “Crouching nymph” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

Checked
In this state since
Source
The museum

About the sculpture

This figure in white marble depicts a crouching nymph gathering sea shells. The figure is on a grey marble plinth mounted wih chased ormolu. It is thought to be French and to date from the 18th century.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Details

Accession number
1140-1882

What it shows

In the catalog

Sources

On view at Victoria and Albert Museum

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