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Alexandre Brongniart

Imitator of Jean-Antoine Houdon

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts the bust of a young child with fine details of the facial features, a gentle expression, curly hair, and dressed in a garment with a ruffled collar and buttons. The sculpture is crafted from a material with a warm, terracotta-like earthy tone and is mounted on a round wooden pedestal. The child is presented in a naturalistic manner, looking across time at the viewer with a serene expression.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1910
Medium
terracotta
Dimensions
9231 × 12924 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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