The Blacksmith

Henri L. Bouchard French

Founder Cast by Alexis Rudier French

modeled ca. 1906, probably executed 1907

Not on view

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Title: The Blacksmith
Artist: Henri L. Bouchard (French, 1875–1960)
Founder: Cast by Alexis Rudier (French)
Date: modeled ca. 1906, probably executed 1907
Culture: French
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Overall: 62 1/4 × 34 1/2 × 44 in. (158.1 × 87.6 × 111.8 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1911
Object Number: 11.122
Rights and Reproduction: © 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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