Madame Armande Dieudé Defly, 1785-1875

model 1863, probably cast 1891

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Medalist, French, 1827 - 1875

The sculpture is a relief of a woman's face, featuring detailed features and expression. The woman is depicted wearing a headscarf tied around her neck, with intricate detailing suggesting the folds and textures of fabric. Her expression is detailed and lifelike, with a slight smile. The sculpture is crafted from dark bronze material, giving it a metallic sheen and highlighting the intricacies in her hair and facial details. The rounding edges of the relief contribute to a three-dimensional effect that makes the face and features stand out from the background.

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On View

West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1


Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(David and Constance Yates, New York); purchased 1 June 2004 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2004

  • Luciano, Eleonora. "Nineteenth-Century French Medals." Bulletin / National Gallery of Art, no. 32 (Fall 2004): 23, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference, left: Madame Defly; lower right: JBt / Carpeaux / Janvier[?] 1863

Wikidata ID

Q63864071

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