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Mark and Lynne Hammerschlag

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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

This is a photograph of a metallic plate. The image shows a rectangular copper or brass plate with a slightly aged and tarnished surface. The plate has engraved text, with the name "EMILE VERNIER" prominently displayed in the center. Towards the bottom, partially visible, is the word "SOCIETAIRE". The plate's surface is marked by scratches and blemishes, and the edges are softly rounded.
Alexandre Charpentier, Inscription [reverse], 1890, bronze, Gift of Mark and Lynne Hammerschlag, 2006.116.1.b

Inscription [reverse]

Alexandre Charpentier · 1890 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2006.116.1.b

The sculpture depicts a medical or surgical operation scene with figures in a medical setting. The material is a bronze or similarly colored metal. The figures are presented in bas-relief style, showing a group of individuals participating in or observing a procedure involving a patient on a table.
Alexandre Charpentier, Monod Demonstrating a Procedure in the Operating Theater [reverse], c. 1906, bronze, Gift of Mark and Lynne Hammerschlag, 2004.156.3.b

Monod Demonstrating a Procedure in the Operating Theater [reverse]

Alexandre Charpentier · c. 1906 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2004.156.3.b

The sculpture is a bas-relief of a man in profile, facing to the right, depicting his upper body and head. The subject has a beard and mustache and is wearing a suit, as indicated by the collar and lapel detail. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze. The relief is mounted on a square plaque with an inscription on the left side that reads, "A CHARLES MONOD, CHIRURGIEN DE L'HOPITAL ST. ANTOINE 1886-1906 SES ELEVES SES AMIS." The sculpture is finely detailed, presenting the subject in a dignified manner, with realistic facial features and clothing. The edges of the plaque are straight and sharply defined, framing the relief.
Alexandre Charpentier, Alexandre-Charles Monod, 1843-1921, Surgeon [obverse], c. 1906, bronze, Gift of Mark and Lynne Hammerschlag, 2004.156.3.a

Alexandre-Charles Monod, 1843-1921, Surgeon [obverse]

Alexandre Charpentier · c. 1906 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2004.156.3.a

The sculpture is a relief piece depicting a botanical subject, featuring a palm frond and another plant with small leaves and buds intertwined. The sculpture is primarily bronze in color. The surface has a slightly weathered look, suggesting age or intentional design with a patina. The artwork is presented on an octagonal panel, giving the relief a framed aspect. The natural textures of the plants provide contrast against the smoother surface background.
Alexandre Charpentier, Intertwined Branches of Laurel and Evergreen [reverse], 1897, bronze, Gift of Mark and Lynne Hammerschlag, 2004.156.4.b

Intertwined Branches of Laurel and Evergreen [reverse]

Alexandre Charpentier · 1897 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2004.156.4.b

The sculpture is a bronze rectangular medallion featuring the profile of two male busts facing to the left. One man has a long beard, and the other has a bald head with a trimmed beard. The figures are in high relief. At the top, above the men, the number "1890" is displayed. Below the busts, the text "SOCIÉTÉ NATIONALE DES BEAUX-ARTS" is inscribed, and to the right is a small circular emblem or badge with the initials "ALM". The bronze material gives the sculpture a warm, brownish copper color, with a smooth surface defining the features in a detailed and polished manner.
Alexandre Charpentier, Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts: Jean-Louis Ernest Meissonier and Pierre Puvis de Chavannes [obverse], 1890, bronze, Gift of Mark and Lynne Hammerschlag, 2006.116.1.a

Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts: Jean-Louis Ernest Meissonier and Pierre Puvis de Chavannes [obverse]

Alexandre Charpentier · 1890 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2006.116.1.a

The sculpture is a relief depicting a person from the shoulders up. The subject is shown in profile, facing left, holding a palette in one hand and paint brushes in the other. The sculpture is made of metal, likely bronze, with a dark brown tone and greenish hues from oxidation. The person's hair is short and wavy, and the figure is represented in a classical style with smooth and subtle contours. The image suggests the artist is focused on their work, as indicated by the posture and orientation of the tools in their hands.
Alexandre Charpentier, Painting (La peinture) [obverse], 1897, silver, Gift of Mark and Lynne Hammerschlag, 2004.156.4.a

Painting (La peinture) [obverse]

Alexandre Charpentier · 1897 · silver ·  Accession ID  2004.156.4.a

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 depicts a seated woman with long hair holding an infant in her arms in a relief format. The figures are raised slightly from the background, giving it a three-dimensional appearance. The sculpture is crafted from a dark, metallic material, likely bronze, with a polished texture. It is framed with a wooden border. The artwork portrays an intimate interaction between the woman and the child, with traditional material and technique connecting to a classical artistic style.
Alexandre Charpentier, Maternity, or Young Woman Nursing a Child, model 1882, bronze, Hammerschlag Fund, 2006.69.1

Maternity, or Young Woman Nursing a Child

Alexandre Charpentier · model 1882 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2006.69.1

The sculpture is of a seated woman in a niche within a stone wall. The woman is in a crouched posture, with one leg drawn up on a plinth and her arm resting on her knee. The sculpture is made from a smooth, possibly stone or marble material, and is monochromatic. It is at human height, making it relatable and approachable to viewers. The sculpture is positioned within an arched recess carved out of a stone structure, creating a harmonious connection with the human scale of its environment.
Adolf Schneeberger, Prague Fountain, 1925, gelatin silver print, Gift of Michal Venera, 2006.80.1

Prague Fountain

Adolf Schneeberger · 1925 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2006.80.1