Four Statues

c. 1868

Adolphe Terris

Associated Names
Adolphe Terris

Artist, French, 1820 - 1900

The image displays four sculptures on a wooden platform. The first sculpture on the left shows a male figure seated, raising his left arm and holding an object resembling a horn or shell. He wears minimal clothing. The second sculpture depicts a male figure seated with his back slightly turned. The third sculpture features a kneeling figure with a basket or cornucopia on its head filled with fruits and vegetables. The fourth sculpture shows a kneeling figure with a flat, round object on its head. All sculptures are monochrome and appear to be made of light-colored stone or plaster.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image: 9 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (23.5 x 36.2 cm)

  • Accession Number

    2006.170.13


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64032457

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