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Important Terracotta Bust of "Marianne", French Revolution, 1794

About the Item

A historically important and early terracotta bust of "Marianne" the French symbol of the French Revolution, by an unknown sculptor named "Gensoul", depicting the young woman in a draped robe with bow and her hair tied-up with a band. This depiction of Marianne is similar to that of the portrait done earlier by artist Jean-Michel Moreau. The reverse of the bust is inscribed "Citoyenne Gensoul, fecit 12 Fructidor, L'an 2" which dates the piece to the 29th of August 1794 according to the French Republic calendar in use at that time. The bust is an amazing survivor of this tumultuous time in history.

Dimensions:

Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 6.6 in (16.77 cm)

Style:

Neoclassical (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Terracotta

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Late 18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1794

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Doylestown, PA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU837032421672

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