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Portrait Bust, c. 1865 (terracotta)
500196 Portrait Bust, c.1865 (terracotta) by Carrier-Belleuse, Albert-Ernest (1824-1887); with base - h:77.40 w:38.10 d:28.60 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Among the artists who reacted against the static poses of neoclassical art, Carrier-Belleuse drew inspiration from the opulence and excess of Rococo portraiture of the 1700s. This bust resembles one of Napoleon IIIs mistresses, Marguerite Bellanger, whose features the artist is known to have borrowed for his female busts. Carrier-Belleuse received commissions from Napoleon III, ruler of France from 1852 to 1870, and contributed to the sculptural decorations of the Louvre and Opera Garnier in Paris.
incised in the clay on the back: " A. Carrier"
); Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23180208
© Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases the exquisite "Portrait Bust, c. 1865 (terracotta)" by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. The artist, known for his rebellion against the static poses of neoclassical art, drew inspiration from the opulence and excess of Rococo portraiture in the 1700s. The bust depicts a female figure with remarkable detail and lifelike features. It bears a striking resemblance to Marguerite Bellanger, one of Napoleon III's mistresses, whom Carrier-Belleuse is said to have borrowed features from for his female busts. This connection adds an intriguing historical context to this stunning artwork. Carrier-Belleuse was highly esteemed during his time and received commissions from Napoleon III himself. His contributions can be seen in the sculptural decorations of renowned landmarks such as the Louvre and Opera Garnier in Paris. Measuring at h:77.40 w:38.10 d:28.60 cm, this terracotta masterpiece now resides at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The intricate incision on its back reveals the signature "A. Carrier" further authenticating its origin. This photograph beautifully captures every intricate detail of this nineteenth-century portrait sculpture – from its delicate facial expression to its meticulously crafted form – allowing viewers to appreciate both its artistic brilliance and historical significance.
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