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Sainte Cécile
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Sainte Cécile

LEONARD Agathon — LEONARD : Lille, 1841 ; Paris, 1923 — 19th Century

School : France

Subject depicted

religion,portrait (sainte Cécile de Rome, signe de sainteté)

About this work

The artwork titled "Sainte Cécile", attributed to LEONARD Agathon, is preserved at musée Boucher de Perthes. 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: beaux-arts, sculpture. It was created using the following materials and techniques: bronze (technique métal). Its period of creation is identified as: 19th Century.

The Conserving Museum

musée Boucher de Perthes 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 Sainte Cécile est attribuée à LEONARD Agathon et se trouve au musée Boucher de Perthes. Cette oeuvre est réalisée en bronze (technique métal). Elle mesure H. 35 cm ; l. 20,7 cm. Le sujet de cette oeuvre : religion,portrait (sainte Cécile de Rome, signe de sainteté). Sa période de création est la 19e siècle. Informations complémentaires : LEONARD : Lille, 1841 ; Paris, 1923.

Creation context

Quand LEONARD Agathon entreprend la réalisation de Sainte Cécile, la 19e siècle bat son plein et redéfinit les codes de la création. Cette œuvre, aujourd'hui au musée Boucher de Perthes, porte la marque indélébile de son époque, témoignant des tensions créatrices et des aspirations qui animent alors les milieux artistiques.

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The work « Sainte Cécile » is held at musée Boucher de Perthes, 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 LEONARD Agathon 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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