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Alexandre Brongniart

Jean-Antoine Houdon

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows the bust of a young child with curly hair, smooth skin, and a soft expression. The child wears a garment with a ruffled collar and two buttons going down the front. They look towards the left with wide, inquisitive eyes, and have a small dimple in their cheek next to their small mouth. The sculpture is made of white marble and sits on a dark, glossy round base.

Artwork Details

Date
1777
Medium
marble
Dimensions
9912 × 12390 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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