The Damnation of Cain (Caïn maudit par l'eternel)

1878

Louis-Alexandre Bottée

Associated Names
Louis-Alexandre Bottée

Medalist, French, 1852 - 1941

The sculpture on this medal depicts a nude male figure in a dynamic pose within a natural setting. The figure is shown in a seated or crouching position, with one leg bent beneath him and the other partly extended. His head is turned to the side, one arm raised, and the other arm reaching across his body. The sculpture is on a circular bronze medal with a polished surface. The figure is rendered in relief, showing detailed anatomy and textures of the environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.148.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(David and Constance Yates, New York); purchased 2004 for NGA by anonymous donor.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around right circumference: A M. Guillaume / Hommage respectueux LBottée; around left circumference: 1878

Wikidata ID

Q63864218

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