American and European Sculptures

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The sculpture is a bust of a figure with exaggerated facial features made of a dark bronze or similar metal. It has a rough, uneven surface finish. The sculpture appears larger-than-life with dynamic form from the face to the shoulders and base, giving it an abstract quality.

Joseph, Baron de Podenas

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1930

Bronze  Accession ID  1943.3.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture depicts the bust of a person with a heavily textured surface, capturing the intricate details of the figure's facial features and upper torso. The sculpture is made of a dark brown material, likely bronze, giving it a metallic sheen. The figure appears to have a pronounced brow, deep-set eyes, and a solemn expression, framed by textured hair that cascades down around the head. The shoulders are draped in a garment that blends into the rest of the sculpture, adding to its textured appearance. The sculpture size is small enough to be viewed as a table-sized art piece, with the figure's presence captured in a stationary yet dynamic form.

Pierre-Paul Royer-Collard

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1930

Bronze  Accession ID  1943.3.6

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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Carved from white marble, a young woman sits turned to face the back of a wooden chair, where she props the open book she reads in this free-standing sculpture. In this photograph, her knees face us but her body and head are turned slightly to our left, toward the ladderback of the chair, so we see her face almost in profile as she looks down at the book. Her long hair is loosely tied back at the nape of her neck. She has a straight nose and her lips are closed. A delicate tear falls from her left eye, closer to us. A loose, short-sleeved garment falls open over her right shoulder so her breast is exposed. A medallion with a portrait of a man hangs from a long string around her neck. She holds the book open with her right hand, farther away from us, and her other hand rests in her lap. The book lies on more fabric bunching over the back of the chair. Her bare feet, crossed at the ankle, peek out from under her long garment so one foot extends beyond the edge of the marble base on which the chair rests.

The Reading Girl (La Leggitrice)

Pietro Magni

model 1856, carved 1861

Marble  Accession ID  2003.84.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture depicts a male figure with a broad smile and closed eyes. It is made of a dark-toned material, possibly bronze, giving it a rich brown color with reflective properties. The surface is rough and textured, emphasizing the contours of the man's face and draped garment. The texture adds depth to the facial features, enhancing the three-dimensional quality of the piece. The sculpture is life-sized, showing a relaxed and joyful expression in the head and upper torso.

Auguste-Hilarion, Comte de Kératry

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1930

Bronze  Accession ID  1943.3.4

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture is a bronze bust of a man, with his head and shoulders captured. The sculpture has a dark brown color with a slightly glossy texture. The man's facial features are deeply etched and abstract, with pronounced textures and angles. The sculpture has a textured and roughly chiseled appearance. The man appears to be wearing a draped garment, suggested by the folds and depth around the neck and shoulder area.

Benjamin Delessert

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1930

Bronze  Accession ID  1943.3.2

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture depicts the bust of an elderly man, capturing his head and shoulders. It is made of a dark, bronze-like material with a textured, rugged surface. The colors are predominantly dark brown with lighter highlights. The figure shows detailed facial features, including a prominent nose and deep eye sockets. The man's hair and clothing are roughly rendered, enhancing the textured appearance. The drapery of the clothing is suggested through carved lines, adding depth and movement. The overall appearance of the sculpture gives the impression of a robust and weathered character.

Charles Henry Verhuel, Count of Sevenaar (?)

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1940

Bronze  Accession ID  1943.3.20

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture depicts a bust of a person with a distinct and expressive face. The figure's head is tilted upward, with closed eyes and a partially open mouth. The sculpted person is wearing a textured garment with a scarf or cloth wrapped around the neck. The sculpture is made of a material resembling bronze, with a dark brown color and light tones for details and depth. The surface is rough and uneven, giving it a hand-worked appearance that captures light and shadow, enhancing its three-dimensional quality as a representation of a human figure in sculptural form.

Charles-Guillaume Etienne

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1950

Bronze  Accession ID  1951.17.9

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture is a bust of a human figure. The material is dark and possibly bronze, with a rough texture. The figure appears to be older, with pronounced facial features and voluminous hair. The sculpture highlights the textures of the clothing and facial features, suggesting movement or liveliness. It is displayed on a neutral gray background.

Charles-Léonard Gallois (?)

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835 or c. 1849, cast 1929/1940

Bronze  Accession ID  1943.3.21

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture depicts the bust of a man with a prominent and expressive face. The face is detailed with the mouth slightly open. There are folds of clothing around his shoulders. The sculpture is made of a dark, bronze-like material. The size of the bust implies it is approximately life-sized.

Charles-Léonce-Victor, Duc de Broglie

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1950

Bronze  Accession ID  1951.17.15

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
The sculpture depicts the bust of an older man with a furrowed brow, deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, and a pronounced chin. The piece is sculpted in a rough, textured style. The color of the sculpture is dark bronze with subtle variations. The material appears to be cast in bronze, characterized by a dull sheen and small hints of patina on the surface. The bust is portrayed from the chest upwards, with a rugged appearance that suggests a sense of weight and solidity, emphasizing the man’s features with bold strokes and deep grooves.

Claude Bailliot

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1940

Bronze  Accession ID  1943.3.22

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture portrays the bust of an elderly man with distinctive facial features, such as deep-set eyes, pronounced cheekbones, and a slightly open mouth. The surface texture is rugged and uneven, enhancing the realistic depiction of the subject's aged skin. Crafted from dark bronze, the sculpture has an antique appearance with subtle tone variations. The bust is slightly tilted, hinting at a thoughtful or introspective posture.

François-Pierre-Guillaume Guizot

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1950

Bronze  Accession ID  1951.17.11

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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The sculpture is a bust depicting the head and shoulders of a man. His facial features are pronounced, with a prominent brow and nose, a large mustache, and a firm expression on his lips. The material appears to be bronze, exhibiting a dark, weathered patina with aging highlights. The surface is rough and rustic, adding to the impression of strength and solidity. The bust is life-sized.

Jacques-Antoine-Adrien, Baron Delort

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1950

Bronze  Accession ID  1951.17.8

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8
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