Médaillon de Frédéric Chopin
School : Spain
Description
Médaillon de plâtre
Subject depicted
portrait (Chopin Frédéric, homme, tête, de profil, cheveux, foulard, musicien)
About this work
The artwork titled "Médaillon de Frédéric Chopin", attributed to Santaolaria Vicente (1886-1967) (sculpteur), is preserved at musée George Sand et de la vallée noire. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: sculpture. It was created using the following materials and techniques: plâtre (patiné, moulage). Its period of creation is identified as: 2nd quarter 20th Century.
The Conserving Museum
musée George Sand et de la vallée noire 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
L'oeuvre intitulée Médaillon de Frédéric Chopin est attribuée à Santaolaria Vicente (1886-1967) (sculpteur) et se trouve au musée George Sand et de la vallée noire. Elle est réalisée avec la technique suivante : plâtre (patiné, moulage). Ses dimensions sont E. 3/1 cm ; D. 15,5 cm ; FORM. rond. On y reconnaît : portrait (Chopin Frédéric, homme, tête, de profil, cheveux, foulard, musicien). L'oeuvre appartient à la 2e quart 20e siècle. Concernant cette pièce : Cabañal (Espagne), 1886 ; Ivry, 1937 ; élève de Frédéric Lauth.
Creation context
La création de Médaillon de Frédéric Chopin par Santaolaria Vicente (1886-1967) (sculpteur) s'inscrit dans le climat culturel et intellectuel de la 2e quart 20e siècle. Conservée au musée George Sand et de la vallée noire, cette œuvre porte en elle les empreintes d'un moment charnière de l'histoire de l'art, où les artistes explorent de nouvelles formes d'expression et repoussent les limites de leur pratique.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
The work « Médaillon de Frédéric Chopin » is held at musée George Sand et de la vallée noire, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
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