Ino & the Infant Bacchus
Title
Ino & the Infant Bacchus
Creator
Date
Identifier
RDS_treasures_289_Foley_Ino & Bacchus.jpg
Description
The subjects modelled partially draped, reclining on rocks, surmounted by bunches of grapes and vine leaves, the figure of Ino with outstretched proper left arm dangling a bunch of grapes (lost) above the head of Bacchus, the infant reaching upwards with both arms, signed J H Foley Sculptor London 1840, and the base inscribed Ino and Bacchus, with two applied labels numbered 189.
Source
RDS Treasures Collection
Rights
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
Relation
RDS Library & Archives
Format
Sculpture
Coverage
1840
Original Format
Plaster
Physical Dimensions
75 (h) x 195 (w) x 73 (d) cm
Collection
Citation
Foley, John Henry, 1818-1874, “Ino & the Infant Bacchus,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/4023.