Société Royale Belge des Aquarellistes 1856-1906

model 1904, cast probably 1906

Constantin Meunier

Associated Names
Constantin Meunier

Artist, Belgian, 1831 - 1905

The sculpture is a relief depicting a man's profile facing left and holding an axe in his right hand. The surface is covered with inscriptions, including "Société Royale Belge des Aquarellistes," "1856," and "1906." The sculpture is made from bronze, with rich brown, reddish, and greenish tones. The man has defined features, a close-cropped hairstyle, and a muscular build. The details, such as facial features and the grip on the axe, are intricate.

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West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G5

Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(David and Constance Yates, New York); purchased 2008 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right: C. Meunier; upper left: Société / Royale Belge / des / Aquarellistes; lower left, vertically: 1 / 8 / 5 / 6 [and] 1 / 9 / 0 / 6; reverse: Wolfers Frères

Wikidata ID

Q63863853

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