Object details
Accession number
S33e28
Primary Creator
Georg Lang sel. Erben
(established Oberammergau, Germany, late 18th century)
Full title
Replica of a Roadside Shrine with a Crucifix
Creation Date
early 20th century
Provenance
Probably purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner on her visit to Oberammergau, Germany in 1890.
Marks
Printed on paper label (base): GG LANG SEL. ERBEN / GE...ET / OBERAMMERGAU / OBERBAYERN / GEMISCHTE WA... / HOLZSCHNITZENS [Gg. Lang sel. Erben / ge...et / Oberammergau / Upper Bavaria / Mixed ... / Wood carvings]
Dimensions
29.2 x 12.1 x 8.6 cm (11 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
Display Media
Wood
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Vatichino
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