French Sculptures

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The image shows a round medal with a sculpted relief of an elderly man's bust. The man is identified as Charles Robert Darwin by the raised inscription encircling the edge. The material of the medal appears to be bronze, displaying a warm, metallic brown color with hints of lighter, polished surfaces around the raised areas. The three-dimensional relief contrasts with the darker recesses to provide depth and definition. The man's image is in profile, slightly turned to his left, against the predominantly flat surface of the medal. His attire consists of a coat, and he has a serious expression on his face typical of medallions commemorating significant figures.

Centennial of the Birth of Charles Darwin, 1809-1882 [obverse]

Karl Goetz

1909

Bronze  Accession ID  2004.50.6.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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.

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

Jules-Clément Chaplain

1906

Silvered copper  Accession ID  2004.59.4.a

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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The sculpture is a relief depicting an elderly man seated with his head slightly bowed, hands resting on his lap, and a contemplative expression on his face. The man is dressed in a robe or cloak, and his hair and facial hair suggest advanced age. The background of the relief includes a laurel wreath motif that frames the upper section, and there are inscriptions on the right side providing the dates 1797 and 1856, along with the name "Heinrich Heine" inscribed at the bottom. The material of the sculpture is metallic, possibly bronze, giving it a warm, brownish hue with a textured surface. The relief is captured in a vertical rectangular shape with a rounded top.

Heinrich Heine, 1797-1856, German Romantic Poet (obverse)

Heinrich Kautsch

1897

Silvered bronze  Accession ID  2008.116.1.a

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
The sculpture depicts a female figure in a dynamic pose, balancing on one leg with the other leg extended backward. Her arms are positioned, with her right arm bent and her left arm extended outward. The sculpture is crafted from bronze, giving it a warm color that highlights the contours and musculature of the figure. The bronze surface reflects light. The figure stands on a small circular platform mounted on a wider pedestal base. Anatomical detail makes the sculpture appear lifelike, yet it maintains an idealized form characteristic of classical sculpture.

Hunting Nymph

Jean-Alexandre-Joseph Falguière

model 1884

Bronze  Accession ID  2004.166.13

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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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.

Inscription [reverse]

Alexandre Charpentier

1890

Bronze  Accession ID  2006.116.1.b

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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This is a photograph of a commemorative medallion. The medallion has a copper hue and features a rectangular box at its center with the inscription "ERINNERUNG AN DEN WELTKRIEG." Above the inscription, there is a sword wrapped in a laurel wreath. To the left of the central box, three small circular shapes can be observed, and to the right, there is a depiction of a helmet-like object. Below the rectangular box, an eight-pointed star-like symbol is visible.

Inscription [reverse]

Ludwig Gies

1918

Bronze  Accession ID  2004.50.3.b

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
This is a photograph of a commemorative medallion. The medallion is inscribed with text in French detailing dates and accomplishments associated with an individual born in Montauban in 1781. The text mentions their membership in the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1824, their role as Director of the Académie Royale de France in Rome in 1840, their status as a Grand Officer of the Légion d'Honneur in 1855, and their senatorial role in 1862. The medallion also marks their death on January 13, 1867. The edge of the medallion is decorated with a beaded border. The surface shows signs of aging, with patches of green patina suggesting oxidation typical for old bronze or copper alloys.

Inscription [reverse]

Jean-Baptiste-Eugene Farochon

1867

Copper  Accession ID  2004.59.10.b

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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The image shows an engraved portrait of a person's head on a circular coin. The individual's full face and part of their neck and shoulders are depicted, with a focus on the detailed facial features. The person has wavy hair and a serious expression, along with a scarf around the neck. The coin's edges are decorated with dots, and inscriptions on both sides read "J. A. D. INGRES." The background is dark.

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1780-1867, Artist [obverse]

Jean-Baptiste-Eugene Farochon

1867

Copper  Accession ID  2004.59.10.a

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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The sculpture depicts a man with a full beard and mustache, dressed in a long coat and trousers, holding a palette and a paintbrush. The sculpture is made of bronze. The man's expression is focused, and he appears to be in the process of creating or contemplating his work. The sculpture is life-sized.

Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier

Vincenzo Gemito

1879

Bronze  Accession ID  2003.106.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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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.

Maternity, or Young Woman Nursing a Child

Alexandre Charpentier

model 1882

Bronze  Accession ID  2006.69.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a profile portrait of a man identified as Maurice Albert, a member of the French school in Rome, dating from 1879. The subject, shown in profile facing right, has short, wavy hair and a full beard, clothed in period attire that includes a suit with a high-collared shirt. The medallion is bronze in color. The relief captures the man's facial features and attire in detail. The text encircling the portrait provides context and identification within the artwork itself.

Maurice Albert, 1854-1907

Louis-Oscar Roty

1879

Bronze  Accession ID  2004.59.13

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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The sculpture is a medallion featuring two figures. One is a seated older man in formal attire on an ornate chair. The other is a standing young woman in a classical dress, leaning towards the man and holding an object. The details show the draping of the dress and the texture of the clothing. Surrounding the figures is an inscription in French, "LA JEUNESSE FRANÇAISE AV DOYEN DES ETUDIANTS," with dates engraved around the edge. The sculpture is brown and made of bronze, with relief work for depth and a polished finish.

Michel-Eugène Chevreul, 1786-1889, Chemist, Physicist, and Philosopher

Louis-Oscar Roty

1886

Bronze  Accession ID  2004.59.12

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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