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Leo Delibes, 1836-1891, Composer

Jules-Clément Chaplain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bronze medallion with a side profile of a man with a full beard and neatly combed hair, wearing a collared coat. The medallion has an inscription identifying the man as Léo Delibes, a composer and member of an institute. The bronze material gives the sculpture a rich, earthy color with a slightly shiny finish, highlighting the detailed textures of the hair, beard, and clothing wrinkles against the flat field of the medallion.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1870
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4902 × 4902 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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