Jules-Clément Chaplain

French, 1839 - 1909

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The sculpture is a bas-relief medallion featuring three figures. One side shows a skeletal figure in a cloaked robe seated on a platform. The center figure is a composed female in classical attire, with one arm extended towards the skeletal figure and the other supporting a nude female clinging to her. The material appears to be bronze with an aged patina, highlighted by dark and light areas. The sculpture is inscribed with the words "Traité de Gynécologie."
Jules-Clément Chaplain, Allegory of the Fight Against Death [reverse], 1906, silvered copper, Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund, 2004.59.4.b

Allegory of the Fight Against Death [reverse]

Jules-Clément Chaplain · 1906 · silvered copper ·  Accession ID  2004.59.4.b
The sculpture is a relief of a man's profile on a circular medallion labeled as "PROFESSEUR SAMUEL POZZI." The man has a beard, mustache, neatly combed hair, high-collared shirt, and ornate attire with decorations on the chest area. The metal sculpture has a bronze or aged patina finish, giving it a warm, brownish hue. The profile is from the left, showing detailed facial contours and textured hair, suggesting a lifelike representation. The medallion also includes inscribed text along its border.
Jules-Clément Chaplain, Dr. Samuel Pozzi, 1846-1918, Physician [obverse], 1906, silvered copper, Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund, 2004.59.4.a

Dr. Samuel Pozzi, 1846-1918, Physician [obverse]

Jules-Clément Chaplain · 1906 · silvered copper ·  Accession ID  2004.59.4.a
The sculpture is a relief on a circular medal portraying the profile of a man with a beard and mustache, looking to the left. The subject wears a detailed jacket with floral embroidery and medals. The artwork is a bas-relief crafted in bronze, giving it a rich brown color with a slight metallic sheen. The text reads "LE CTE DE FRANQUEVILLE" on the left, "MEMBRE DE L'INSTITUT" on the top right, and the artist's signature "CHAPLAIN 1898" on the lower left.
Jules-Clément Chaplain, Amable-Charles Franquet, 1840-1919, Comte de Franqueville, 1893, bronze, Gift of David and Constance Yates, 1996.42.1

Amable-Charles Franquet, 1840-1919, Comte de Franqueville

Jules-Clément Chaplain · 1893 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1996.42.1
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.
Jules-Clément Chaplain, French Society for Affordable Housing [reverse], 1891, bronze, Gift of Mark and Lynne Hammerschlag, 2004.156.2.b

French Society for Affordable Housing [reverse]

Jules-Clément Chaplain · 1891 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2004.156.2.b
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.
Jules-Clément Chaplain, Family Values [obverse], 1891, bronze, Gift of Mark and Lynne Hammerschlag, 2004.156.2.a

Family Values [obverse]

Jules-Clément Chaplain · 1891 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2004.156.2.a
The sculpture depicted on the coin features two figures in a classical or mythological style. One figure is winged and draped in robes with an arm around the other figure, who is a muscular male holding a tool. The sculpture is cast in bronze, with an ornate background including columns and foliage. The relief is detailed, showing flowing garments and defined musculature. The top of the medallion is inscribed with "GLORIA ET FELICITAS DVCIT AD ASTRA VIA."
Jules-Clément Chaplain, Salon Prize for Sculpture, late 19th century, bronze, Gift of the Estate of William B. Jordan, 2019.45.2

Salon Prize for Sculpture

Jules-Clément Chaplain · late 19th century · bronze ·  Accession ID  2019.45.2
The bronze medallion features a profile portrait of a man facing left, identified as Henriquel-Dupont. The dark bronze material gives it an aged appearance. The man in the relief sculpture has detailed facial features, including a prominent nose, and wavy hair that sweeps back. He is dressed in a formal coat with visible buttons. Surrounding the portrait is engraved text that includes his name and title. The relief is rendered in fine detail, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing texture and depth on a flat surface.
Jules-Clément Chaplain, Henriquel Dupont, 1797-1892, Draftsman and Engraver, c. 1870/1892, bronze, Gift of David and Constance Yates, 2003.131.1

Henriquel Dupont, 1797-1892, Draftsman and Engraver

Jules-Clément Chaplain · c. 1870/1892 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2003.131.1
The image shows a bronze medallion with a side profile of a man with a full beard and neatly combed hair, wearing a collared coat. The medallion has an inscription identifying the man as Léo Delibes, a composer and member of an institute. The bronze material gives the sculpture a rich, earthy color with a slightly shiny finish, highlighting the detailed textures of the hair, beard, and clothing wrinkles against the flat field of the medallion.
Jules-Clément Chaplain, Leo Delibes, 1836-1891, Composer, c. 1870, bronze, Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund, 2004.59.5

Leo Delibes, 1836-1891, Composer

Jules-Clément Chaplain · c. 1870 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2004.59.5

Bibliography

1904

  • Forrer, Leonard. Biographical Dictionary of Medallists. 8 vols. London, 1904-1930: 1(1904):398-407), 7(1923):175.

1996

  • Turner, Jane, ed. The Dictionary of Art. 34 vols. New York and London, 1996: 6:461-462.