Louis Hector Leroux
Sleeping Vestal
1848-1899
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Louis Hector Leroux
Sleeping Vestal
1848-1899
Physical Qualities
Oil on wood panel, 12-13/16 x 6-3/4 in. (32.6 x 17.2 cm.); Frame: 20-7/8 x 15 x 2-3/4 in. (53 x 38.1 x 7 cm.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.45.181
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: FACE: BR, side of step, 'HOMMAGE A/Monsieur LUCAS./Hector LeRoux'. VERSO, FRAME: UL'WAG/Lucas/13.1979.15'; UR, 'BMA cat./1965/#177'. VERSO, PAINTING: UL, (pen on board), 'Vestale endormie'; UL, 'HECTOR LEROUX'; (inscribed), 'Vestale endormie/HECTOR LEROUX/medailles/1863/1864'; C, letter undated, 'Mon cher Monsieur Lucas...Hector LeRoux'; BC, (newspaper clipping), '...la mort...M.Hector LeRoux...'
