Buste féminin
Description
Buste féminin en terre cuite peinte d'un camaïeu de bruns sombres. Elle est vêtue d'une tunique à col en bénitier ou d'un châle très couvrant. Le cou dégagé, elle tourne la tête sur sa droite et regard plongeant. Les traits du visage sont fins et harmonieux; les sourcils comme le nez sont fins et très marqués. Les cheveux ondulant sont ramassés sous un petit chapeau à 2 registres côtelés; laissant les oreilles dégagées.
Subject depicted
(sculpture, buste, jeune femme)
About this work
The artwork titled "Buste féminin", attributed to anonyme, is preserved at musée Rolin. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: sculpture, céramique. It was created using the following materials and techniques: terre cuite (céramique) (modelé (taillé), peint). Its period of creation is identified as: 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
musée Rolin preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
De anonyme, Buste féminin est conservée au musée Rolin dans le domaine sculpture, céramique. Cette oeuvre est réalisée en terre cuite (céramique) (modelé (taillé), peint). Dimensions de l'oeuvre : Hauteur en cm 28,5 ; Largeur en cm 24,5 ; Profondeur en cm 17. Sujet représenté : (sculpture, buste, jeune femme). Cette pièce remonte à la 19e siècle.
Creation context
La création de Buste féminin s'inscrit dans un moment charnière de la 19e siècle. anonyme y répond aux interrogations de son temps avec une acuité remarquable, produisant une œuvre dont le musée Rolin assure aujourd'hui la conservation et la diffusion auprès du public. Le contexte de création enrichit la compréhension de cette pièce majeure.
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Everything you need to know
The work « Buste féminin » is held at musée Rolin, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
This artwork is attributed to anonyme according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.
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