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Joseph Chinard

Medallion of an Unknown Man, called "General Duchesne"

Description

Maker

Joseph Chinard (French, 1756-1813)

Culture

French

Title

Medallion of an Unknown Man, called "General Duchesne"

Year

ca. 1805

Medium

  • terracotta

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • terracotta

Materials

terracotta

Dimensions

19.1 cm (7 1/2 inches) (diameter)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signed and inscribed, bottom of bust:Chinard. memb. de plusieurs académie [sic]

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Harold Brown

Object Number

37.241

Type

  • Sculpture

Projects & Publications

Publications

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European Paintings and Sculpture, ca. 1770 - 1937

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

From the Reserve I
Paintings of Quality from the Museum's Collection
Apr 09, 1994 – Aug 03, 1994
European Painting and Sculpture, circa 1770-1937
Oct 18, 1991 – Jan 26, 1992

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Joseph Chinard (French, 1756-1813)
Medallion of an Unknown Man, called "General Duchesne", ca. 1805
terracotta
19.1 cm (7 1/2 inches) (diameter)
Gift of Mrs. Harold Brown 37.241

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