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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Sculpture
Alt. Title:  
Head of Baron Georges Cuvier  
Description:  
Dimension:H:31.000in W:18.000in D:18.000in
Creator:
David d'Angers, Pierre-Jean
Dates:
1833
Abstract:  

Plaster head, two to three times life-sized. Cast in left of neck: "a la memoire de/ Georges Cuvier/ P. J. David d'Ange/ 1833." Tag in front of chest: "Baron Georges Cuvier: 1769-1832."
Call #:  
58.S.32



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bust
Alt. Title:  
Miniature Bust of Georges Cuvier  
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.500in W:1.250in D:1.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Miniature bronze bust of Georges Cuvier on a pedestal with "CUVIER" etched in the center. This object is similar to another miniature bust in the APS collection (01.C.09) marked "BUFFON."
Call #:  
01.C.58



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bust
Alt. Title:  
Miniature Bust of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon  
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.500in W:1.250in D:1.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Miniature bust of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. The bust is cast in bronze in two pieces. "BUFFON" is stamped in block letters on the side of the circular base. There are no identifying maker’s marks. This object is similar to another miniature bust in the APS collection (01.C.58) marked "CUVIER".
Call #:  
01.C.09



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bust
Alt. Title:  
Bust of Marquis de Condorcet  
Description:  
Dimension:H:30.500in W:20.000in Without base: 25 x 20 Base: 5.5 x 9.75 (diam.)
Creator:
Houdon, Jean-Antoine
Dates:
1785
Abstract:  

Life-sized, marble portrait bust on low, circular, columnar base. The subject's hair is curled about his ears and tied back with a ribbon. He wears a high-collared, ruffled shirt, a vest, and an open jacket. Incised on proper right shoulder, "Houdon Fecit 1785."
Call #:  
58.S.2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette  
Description:  
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.500in Oval Framed: 11.5 x 7.25 x 1.375
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

One of two Wedgwood medallions grouped in frame (58.S.78). Ceramic, white on black jasper dip with gold frame. Inscribed on back: "Lafayette" and "WEDGWOOD."
Call #:  
58.S.59



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette  
Description:  
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.500in Oval
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
after 1834
Abstract:  

Profile portrait of Marquis de Lafayette. Ceramic, white on blue jasper dip with white ceramic frame. Inscribed on back: "LAFAYETTE/1757-1834" and "WEDGWOOD."
Call #:  
58.S.60



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette  
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.750in W:3.000in Oval Framed: 7.75 x 6.75 x 1.5
Creator:
unknown
Abstract:  

Profile portrait of Marquis de Lafayette, stamped "Wedgwood' and "Lafayette" on rear. Ceramic, white on black jasper dip.
Call #:  
1972.2499



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bas-Relief
Alt. Title:  
Bas-Relief with Portrait of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:7.000in Not incl. hook at top
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1793-95
Abstract:  

Bas-relief profile portrait of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier at center. "Lavoisier, membre du lycée des arts" around top perimeter in script.
Call #:  
58.S.43



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bust
Alt. Title:  
Bust of Anne Robert Jacques Turgot  
Description:  
Dimension:H:31.500in W:24.500in D:20.000in
Creator:
Houdon, Jean-Antoine
Dates:
1810
Abstract:  

Plaster portrait bust on low, circular, columnar base. The subject has shoulder-length, curly hair and he wears a lace jabot, and embroidered waistcoat. Unsigned and undated.
Call #:  
58.S.23



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bust
Alt. Title:  
Bust of Marquis de Lafayette  
Description:  
Dimension:H:24.500in W:17.250in D:12.500in
Creator:
Persico, E. Luigi, attributed
Dates:
1824
Abstract:  

Plaster bust of Marquis de Lafayette, on low circular, columnar base. No maker's mark. Attributed to E. Luigi Persico.
Call #:  
58.S.5



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bas-Relief
Alt. Title:  
The Reception of Franklin at the Court of France  
Description:  
Dimension:H:25.625in W:45.250in D:2.500in
Creator:
Brou, Frederic
Dates:
1906
Abstract:  

Bas-relief of two groups of standing men and women (one seated woman at right), facing each other, with Benjamin Franklin near the center. Represents Franklin's reception by the King of France, Louis XVI. Cast copper alloy relief with gold-toned surface; possibly bright dipped or fire gilded. Signed and inscribed on lower left corner: "Frederic Brou 1906" and "I Hess & Fils Fondeurs." Possibly a copy of c. 1897 original by artist, cast for the statue of Benjamin Franklin presented to Paris 27 April 1906.
Call #:  
58.S.36



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bas-Relief
Alt. Title:  
Signing the Treaty of Paris  
Description:  
Dimension:H:25.625in W:45.250in D:2.500in
Creator:
Brou, Frederic
Dates:
1906
Abstract:  

Large copper alloy relief with gold-colored finish depicting a group of men surrounding a table with documents, Benjamin Franklin seated at right. Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Signed and inscribed on lower left corner: "Frederic Brou 1906" and "I Hess & Fils Fondeurs." Possibly a copy of c. 1897 original by artist, cast for the statue of Benjamin Franklin presented to Paris 27 April 1906.
Call #:  
58.S.37