Small Sword

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Small Sword

Jean-Baptiste OudryLinkedCulture matchlcp-d82eea391808

Date
c.1750–60
Medium
steel, gilt and russeted, copper, wood
Culture
France, Paris
Department
Medieval Art
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art
Object ID
95327

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The hilt, pommel, and guard of this sword are richly chiseled in low relief against a stippled gold background with animals (dogs, a stag, ducks) that appear to be adapted from paintings by Jean-Baptiste Oudry (1686–1775). An elegant court sword such as this was an important accessory to a gentleman's attire, yet remained functional—it could be withdrawn for an impromptu duel. Although fully functional, this sword was used more for show—a perfect accessory for a fashionable gentleman having his portrait painted.

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Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
Provenance
Frank Gair Macomber (1849-1941) Boston, MA, sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH | 1916-: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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  • Representative object from the topic European Smallswords Collection
    European Smallswords Collection

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