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David and Constance Yates

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The sculpture depicts a male figure in a squatting pose, leaning forward with both arms resting on a ledge or bar. The subject is entirely nude, revealing a detailed portrayal of the human form with emphasis on muscles and posture. The sculpture is crafted from a dark, bronze-colored material. The surface appears polished and slightly reflective. The artwork is presented on a square, flat tabular surface. The sculpted figure appears almost life-sized in proportion.
Alexandre Charpentier, Bather, c. 1890, bronze, Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund, 2004.138.1

Bather

Alexandre Charpentier · c. 1890 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2004.138.1

The image shows a detailed bas-relief engraving on a circular medal. The scene features a craftsman working at a bench, closely examining and engraving a piece held in place by a clamp. The craftsman is using both hands to manipulate tools and materials. The top half of the medal bears the inscription "GRAVEVR ET EDITEVR DE MÉDAILLES." The material appears to be a bronze or copper alloy, based on its color. The depiction includes the craftsman's hair and folded sleeves, giving a sense of realism. Various tools are scattered on the workbench in front of the craftsman.
Henry Dropsy, Centenary of the Maison Victor Canale in Paris, The Medalist at Work, 1927, bronze, Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund, 2004.59.8

Centenary of the Maison Victor Canale in Paris, The Medalist at Work

Henry Dropsy · 1927 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2004.59.8

The sculpture is a medallion featuring two figures. One is a seated older man in formal attire on an ornate chair. The other is a standing young woman in a classical dress, leaning towards the man and holding an object. The details show the draping of the dress and the texture of the clothing. Surrounding the figures is an inscription in French, "LA JEUNESSE FRANÇAISE AV DOYEN DES ETUDIANTS," with dates engraved around the edge. The sculpture is brown and made of bronze, with relief work for depth and a polished finish.
Louis-Oscar Roty, Michel-Eugène Chevreul, 1786-1889, Chemist, Physicist, and Philosopher, 1886, bronze, Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund, 2004.59.12

Michel-Eugène Chevreul, 1786-1889, Chemist, Physicist, and Philosopher

Louis-Oscar Roty · 1886 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2004.59.12

The sculpture depicts a seated woman with long hair holding an infant in her arms in a relief format. The figures are raised slightly from the background, giving it a three-dimensional appearance. The sculpture is crafted from a dark, metallic material, likely bronze, with a polished texture. It is framed with a wooden border. The artwork portrays an intimate interaction between the woman and the child, with traditional material and technique connecting to a classical artistic style.
Alexandre Charpentier, Maternity, or Young Woman Nursing a Child, model 1882, bronze, Hammerschlag Fund, 2006.69.1

Maternity, or Young Woman Nursing a Child

Alexandre Charpentier · model 1882 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2006.69.1

The relief depicts the profile of a man wearing a hard helmet. He is holding an object close to his chest and looking to the right. The sculpture is made of metal with a greenish patina finish, mounted within a wooden frame. At the bottom, there is a plaque with the word "MINUER" engraved. The details of the sculpture include the miner's facial features and helmet texture.
Constantin Meunier, Henri Baudoux, The Miner, 1904, glazed stoneware in period wood frame, Gift of Mary L. Levkoff, 2013.161.1

The Miner

Constantin Meunier, Henri Baudoux · 1904 · glazed stoneware in period wood frame ·  Accession ID  2013.161.1

The sculpture is a circular medallion with a raised profile relief of a man identified as Louis Philippe I, King of the French. The man's profile includes curly hair, sideburns, and a laurel wreath encircling his head. The medallion appears to be made of polished bronze or copper, giving it a rich, reddish-brown color with a glossy finish. Surrounding the profile are the words "LOUIS PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANÇAIS" embossed around the upper perimeter. The presentation suggests a formal portrait typical of coins or commemorative medallions honoring significant figures or events.
Antoine Bovy, Louis Philippe, 1773-1850, King of the French 1830-1848 [obverse], 1842, copper, Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund, 2004.59.2.a

Louis Philippe, 1773-1850, King of the French 1830-1848 [obverse]

Antoine Bovy · 1842 · copper ·  Accession ID  2004.59.2.a

The sculpture on the circular bronze medal features a seated female figure in classical attire at the center, holding a tablet with "26 mai 1834 ROUEN" inscribed on it. The female figure is flanked by two winged males holding different objects: one appears to hold a torch, while the other holds a laurel wreath. The background includes rural elements and outlines of buildings and roads beneath the figures. The entire sculpture is in bronze with a metallic brown color. Engraved text around the border and at the base of the medal acknowledges the era of Louis Philippe. The piece combines classical and industrial imagery, reflecting themes of progress and enlightenment.
Antoine Bovy, The Establishment of the French Railway System: The Law of 11 June 1842 [reverse], 1842, copper, Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund, 2004.59.2.b

The Establishment of the French Railway System: The Law of 11 June 1842 [reverse]

Antoine Bovy · 1842 · copper ·  Accession ID  2004.59.2.b

The sculpture depicts a woman carrying a young child on her back. The woman is bending slightly forward, with her hair styled into two side buns and long braids draped over her shoulders. The child clings to her back, supported by what appears to be a woven basket-like carrier. The woman is dressed in a wraparound garment that covers her lower body, with intricate patterns carved into it. The sculpture is crafted from a material that gives it a rich brown color. The sculpture stands on a textured base with the name "Cumberworth" and the date "1828" inscribed on it. The figures are depicted in a lifelike manner, with attention to details such as the smooth contours of the skin, the delicate features of their faces, and the realism of their poses. The overall appearance of the sculpture is one of grace and movement, as the woman steps forward gently, giving the viewer a sense of dynamic balance and connection between the two subjects.
Charles Cumberworth, The Indian Huntress (La chasseresse indienne), model by 1841, cast 1840s, bronze, Gift of David and Constance Yates in honor of the re-installation of the European Sculpture Galleries, 2003.69.1

The Indian Huntress (La chasseresse indienne)

Charles Cumberworth · model by 1841, cast 1840s · bronze ·  Accession ID  2003.69.1

The sculpture depicts two figures: one lying down and shrouded, the other standing and draped in flowing garments. The standing figure leans slightly forward with hands in front. Surrounding them are etched leaves and foliage. The material appears to be metal with a bronze-like color. Above, in the relief, there is an engraving of a distant landscape with two towers or spires atop a hill. Inscriptions are faintly visible above and along the bottom of the sculpture. The sculpture captures a narrative moment with detailed drapery and surrounding elements.
Louis-Oscar Roty, France Mourning the President of the Republic [reverse], 1894, bronze medal, Anonymous Gift, 2004.148.3.b

France Mourning the President of the Republic [reverse]

Louis-Oscar Roty · 1894 · bronze medal ·  Accession ID  2004.148.3.b

The sculpture is a relief plaque featuring draped figures carrying a coffin, with a background image of a domed building with classical architectural elements. The plaque appears to be made of a metallic substance, possibly bronze, with a dark brown color. Engraved text to the right of the figures reads "Sadi Carnot, President de la République Française." The artwork is displayed on a flat rectangular surface, depicting a historical scene with dignity and classical elements from a frontal perspective.
Louis-Oscar Roty, The Body of President Sadi Carnot Borne to the Panthéon [obverse], 1894, silvered bronze, Anonymous Gift, 2004.148.3.a

The Body of President Sadi Carnot Borne to the Panthéon [obverse]

Louis-Oscar Roty · 1894 · silvered bronze ·  Accession ID  2004.148.3.a