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Edmond de Goncourt, 1822-1896, Writer and Critic

Alexandre Charpentier

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief portrait of a man depicted in profile view facing left. His facial features are prominently detailed, with a prominent nose, closed lips, and a distinguished hairline. The material of the sculpture appears to be made of bronze or a similarly hued metal, exhibiting a rich brown coloration with a slightly oxidized surface, visible through some dark spots. The relief is mounted on a rectangular plaque with text inscribed at the bottom reading "EDMOND DE GONCOURT."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1891
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4012 × 5575 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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