Saint Michael Overcoming Satan

Cast by Edward William Wyon British
Based on a composition by John Flaxman British
1842
Not on view
This work was based on a composition dating between 1819 and 1824 by John Flaxman (1755–1826). It was cast by Edward William Wyon (1811–1885) for the Art Union of London.

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  • Title: Saint Michael Overcoming Satan
  • Artist: Cast by Edward William Wyon (British, 1811–1885)
  • Artist: Based on a composition by John Flaxman (British, York 1755–1826 London)
  • Date: 1842
  • Culture: British, London
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: Height: 20 3/4 in. (52.7 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
  • Credit Line: Gift of Michael Hall Fine Arts Inc., 1969
  • Object Number: 69.60.1
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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