Mlle Foucher de Careil

1872

Hubert Ponscarme

Associated Names
Hubert Ponscarme

Medalist, French, 1827 - 1903

The sculpture is a bas-relief of a woman's profile with an intricate braid hairstyle. The material appears to be bronze, giving it a reddish-brown hue and a metallic sheen. The woman's face is depicted with detailed features in a classic style. The profile is oriented to the left, showcasing her face and hair arrangement. The sculpture has a smooth texture and high level of detail in the execution.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.148.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on truncation: H. Ponscarme 1872; in chalk verso: Mlle Foucher de Careil

Wikidata ID

Q63864038

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