American and European Sculptures

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At first glance, this bronze sculpture resembles a lump of clay loosely formed into the head and shoulders of a man. In this photograph, his shoulders are squared toward us as he looks to our right. His hair is pushed forward in rope-like spikes over deep-set eye sockets. He has a sharp, thin nose, and his lips purse in an exaggerated scowl. He seems to wear a cravat nestled into the high lapels of his coat. The surface of the bronze is mostly brown except where the edges and ridges are gold, as if having been burnished through handling.

Dr. Clément-François-Victor-Gabriel Prunelle

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1930

Bronze  Accession ID  1943.3.8

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture depicts the bust of an individual with a rugged texture and expressive face, slightly tilted back. Crafted from dark, bronze-like material, it has a rough surface. The dark color lends a heavy, solid appearance, with areas reflecting a slight sheen. The sculpture captures the head and shoulders, with detailed facial features and hair, while the clothing exhibits less definition. The material showcases a contrast between smooth and rough textures in relation to the natural forms represented.

Antoine-Maurice-Apollinaire, Comte D'Argout

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1950

Bronze  Accession ID  1951.17.5

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture is a bronze bust of a man with distinctive facial features, including a prominent nose and deep-set eyes. His textured hair adds to the naturalistic yet stylized appearance of the piece. The sculpture's dark patina shows subtle variations in color, including deeper shades and slight metallic highlights where light hits. The rough and expressive texture of the material conveys a sense of movement and depth. The sculpture includes hints of clothing, such as a jacket and an open collared shirt, in the same material, enhancing the rugged texture. Despite its textured and somewhat abstract form, the bust effectively conveys the likeness of an individual from the shoulders up.

Jacques Lefèbvre

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1950

Bronze  Accession ID  1951.17.13

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
This sculpture is a bust of a person wearing a cap and a thick, crumpled overcoat. The person appears to have their head slightly bowed, and they seem to have deep set eyes and a long nose, although their facial features are hard to identify. The sculpture is made of a dark material that has a rough and uneven texture with deep grooves.

Charles-Malo-François, Comte de Lameth

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1940

Bronze  Accession ID  1943.3.18

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture is a bust representing a man's head and upper torso. The subject features a face with distinct facial features, including a broad forehead, prominent nose, and a solemn expression, accentuated by deep lines and furrows in the brow and cheeks. The material is a dark bronze, giving it a rich, earthy brown color with a slightly glossy surface that captures reflections of light. The sculpture presents a rugged and textured surface, with roughly hewn details that emphasize a sense of weight and solidity.

Félix Barthe

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1930

Bronze  Accession ID  1943.3.5

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture is a bust portraying an elderly person's head and shoulders. It features a distinct, textured surface with detailed facial features like a high forehead, pronounced cheekbones, and closed eyes. The piece is cast in bronze, giving it a dark metallic appearance with variations in tones due to the lighting and texture. The material's ruggedness is emphasized by the contrast between smooth and rough areas. The sculpture is slightly larger than a human head, standing on a solid base.

Jean-Claude Fulchiron

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1930

Bronze  Accession ID  1943.3.3

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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This free-standing bronze sculpture shows a thin man wearing a tall, crumpled hat, an ill-fitting coat, and worn shoes, standing and leaning on a long cudgel resembling a cane. His body faces us in this photograph, and he looks over his shoulder to our right in profile. His goatee is so exaggerated that it creates a beak-like form reaching almost to his chest beneath an upward sweeping mustache that is wider than his face. He has a bull-like nose and bulging eyes, and he might be bald. The top of his tall hat seems to have been partially crushed, and it curves away from us. His double-breasted, knee-length coat has a high collar, and it sweeps open over his hips. His left hand, on our right, holds the coat open so he can slip that hand into his pants pocket. He holds and leans onto the long cudgel on our left so his hips sway to our right. His long pants cover thin legs, and his toes poke through the front of his tattered shoes. The low, square base he stands on is textured as if roughly modeled before being cast. The sculpture is shown against a fog-gray background.

Ratapoil

Honoré Daumier

model 1851, cast c. 1891

Bronze  Accession ID  1951.17.3

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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A free-standing, white marble sculpture shows the head and upper chest of a woman whose face is covered by a light veil. In this photograph, the chest is squared toward us, and the woman looks down and to our right. The veil has vertical folds over her face but we can still make out the hollows of her eyes, her straight nose, and her small mouth. Her wavy hair is pulled loosely back into a bun at the back of her crown. The veil gathers on either side of her face and crosses over neck to drape over her chest. The sculpture curves down in a wide U from near her shoulders, and is supported on a white marble pedestal. The background behind the sculpture is pale gray in this photograph.

Veiled Bust ("The Veiled Nun")

Italian 19th Century, Giuseppe Croff

c. 1863

Marble  Accession ID  2014.136.265

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G9
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The sculpture is a bust depicting an elderly man with detailed facial features, including a prominent brow, deep-set eyes, and a strong, defined chin. The subject is wearing formal attire with a visible bow tie. The material is likely bronze, giving the sculpture a dark, metallic sheen with earthy brown tones enhanced by the natural patina of the metal. The finish is somewhat rough, with textured areas that add depth to the features and clothing, providing a lifelike presence when viewed. The bust is positioned to look directly at the viewer.

Alexandre-Simon Pataille

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1950

Bronze  Accession ID  1951.17.14

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture depicts the bust of a man with rugged facial structure and textured surface. The figure is adorned in a formal coat with a high collar. The sculpture is rendered in a dark bronze color. The bust appears solid with slightly rough texture. The facial features are pronounced, with an open mouth and focused gaze. The bust rests on a simple base.

André-Marie-Jean-Jacques Dupin Aîné

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1930

Bronze  Accession ID  1943.3.10

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture depicts a bust of a man with distinct facial features. The man appears to be wearing a textured garment. The sculpture is made of dark bronze material, giving it a metallic sheen. The sculpture is life-sized and features realistic proportions, capturing the nuances of the man's expression and attire with intricately carved details.

Jean-Charles Persil

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1940

Bronze  Accession ID  1943.3.15

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture depicts a bust of a man with a detailed expression and a thick neck. The facial features are weathered and textured. The sculpture is made from a dark-colored material, likely bronze, giving it a slightly glossy and rugged appearance. There are variations in tone from deep browns to lighter shades due to the play of light on its uneven surface. The man has heavy eyelids, a pronounced nose, and a slightly open mouth. His hair and clothing are portrayed with rough, textured lines, adding to the overall life-like quality of the piece. The subject is displayed facing forward, with the details of the facial structure and textured exterior giving it a robust and heavy presence.

Jean-Marie Harlé, Père

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1950

Bronze  Accession ID  1951.17.12

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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