Family Values [obverse]

1891

Jules-Clément Chaplain

Associated Names
Jules-Clément Chaplain

Medalist, French, 1839 - 1909

The sculpture is a relief on a circular bronze medal depicting a domestic scene involving three figures. On the left side, a woman stands at a table with a large bowl in front of her. Another figure is seated at the table, focused on a young child held aloft. The child wears a onesie and a bonnet. The background features engravings of cabinetry and household items, emphasizing a home setting. The sculpture is a uniform bronze color with smooth, detailed texturing. The artist's name, J.C. Chaplain, is visible on the sculpture below the scenes.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a circular medal with engraved text and decorative elements. The text reads "SOCIÉTÉ FRANÇAISE DES HABITATIONS A BON MARCHÉ" and there is a rectangular area with the engraved name "C. HERSCHER" at the center. The medal is adorned with embossed images of laurel branches with leaves and berries framing the text along the top left and bottom right sections. The color of the medal is a warm bronze tone, indicating it is likely made from bronze. The medal has a smooth, slightly reflective surface and the text and decorative details are raised slightly above the background, giving depth and texture to the design.

French Society for Affordable Housing [reverse]

Jules-Clément Chaplain

1891


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mark and Lynne Hammerschlag, Greenwich, Connecticut; gift 2004 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in exergue: J.C. CHAPLAIN; on edge: BRONZE

Wikidata ID

Q63864167

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