MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Head of Baron Georges Cuvier
Description:
Dimension:H:31.000in W:18.000in D:18.000in
Creator:
David d'Angers, Pierre-Jean
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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."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Miniature Bust of Georges Cuvier
Description:
Dimension:H:3.500in W:1.250in D:1.250in
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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."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Miniature Bust of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon
Description:
Dimension:H:3.500in W:1.250in D:1.250in
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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".
MUSEUM OBJECT
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
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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."
MUSEUM OBJECT
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
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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."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette
Description:
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.500in Oval
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Profile portrait of Marquis de Lafayette. Ceramic, white on blue jasper dip with white ceramic frame. Inscribed on back: "LAFAYETTE/1757-1834" and "WEDGWOOD."
MUSEUM OBJECT
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
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Profile portrait of Marquis de Lafayette, stamped "Wedgwood' and "Lafayette" on rear. Ceramic, white on black jasper dip.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Bas-Relief with Portrait of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier
Description:
Dimension:Dia:7.000in Not incl. hook at top
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Bas-relief profile portrait of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier at center. "Lavoisier, membre du lycée des arts" around top perimeter in script.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bust of Anne Robert Jacques Turgot
Description:
Dimension:H:31.500in W:24.500in D:20.000in
Creator:
Houdon, Jean-Antoine
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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.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bust of Marquis de Lafayette
Description:
Dimension:H:24.500in W:17.250in D:12.500in
Creator:
Persico, E. Luigi, attributed
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Plaster bust of Marquis de Lafayette, on low circular, columnar base. No maker's mark.
Attributed to E. Luigi Persico.