Photo of collection object Infant Ceres — Palmer, Erasmus Dow. Infant Ceres, 1849–50; carved 1853. Marble, 14 1/2 x 10 x 6 in. (36.8 x 25.4 x 15.2 cm). Purchase, Gift of William Nelson and Gift of Misses Alice and Evelyn Blight and Mrs. W. P. Thompson, by exchange, 1997, (Photo: The Met)

The Met

Infant Ceres

1849–50; carved 1853

Erastus Dow Palmer

American, Pompey, New York 1817–1904 Albany, New York

The American Wing

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Palmer, Erasmus Dow
Formatted Medium: Marble
Medium: marble
Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 10 x 6 in. (36.8 x 25.4 x 15.2 cm)
Departments: The American Wing
Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of William Nelson and Gift of Misses Alice and Evelyn Blight and Mrs. W. P. Thompson, by exchange, 1997

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