L'Enfance de Bacchus
Description
Terre cuite
Subject depicted
scène mythologique (Bacchus, dieu gréco-romain, enfant, satyre, nymphe, femme)
About this work
The artwork titled "L'Enfance de Bacchus", attributed to Chinard Joseph (1756-1813) (sculpteur), is preserved at musée des beaux-arts. 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. It was created using the following materials and techniques: terre cuite, bas-relief. Its period of creation is identified as: 4th quarter 18th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"L'Enfance de Bacchus" is preserved at musée des beaux-arts, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
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
L'Enfance de Bacchus est une oeuvre de Chinard Joseph (1756-1813) (sculpteur), conservée au musée des beaux-arts. L'oeuvre a été exécutée en terre cuite, bas-relief. Cette pièce mesure Diamètre en cm 16,3 ; Profondeur en cm 2. Le thème de l'oeuvre est : scène mythologique (Bacchus, dieu gréco-romain, enfant, satyre, nymphe, femme). L'oeuvre date de la 4e quart 18e siècle. Détail à relever : Chinard Joseph : Lyon, 1756, 12 Février ; Lyon, 1813, 20 Juin.
Creation context
La création de L'Enfance de Bacchus s'inscrit dans un moment charnière de la 4e quart 18e siècle. Chinard Joseph (1756-1813) (sculpteur) y répond aux interrogations de son temps avec une acuité remarquable, produisant une œuvre dont le musée des beaux-arts 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
The work « L'Enfance de Bacchus » is held at musée des beaux-arts, 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 Chinard Joseph (1756-1813) (sculpteur) 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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