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Bacchus

After François Girardon French
ca. 1680–1700
Not on view
This bust and its mate (31.100.194)—one crowned with vines, the other with roses—may signify two of the seasons. Their substantial Baroque classicism typifies sculpture made for Louis XIV about 1675.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bacchus
  • Artist: After François Girardon (French, Troyes 1628–1715 Paris)
  • Date: ca. 1680–1700
  • Culture: French, probably Paris
  • Medium: Bronze, later mounted on black marble socle
  • Dimensions: Overall, with socle, weight confirmed: 17 3/4 in., 71 lb. (45.1 cm, 32.2 kg)
    Overall, without socle, weight confirmed: 54 lb. (24.5 kg)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
  • Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
  • Object Number: 32.100.195
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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Costume Armor in the Classical Style, Hallé French, Helmet: linen, papier-mâché, bole, gold leaf, graphite; tunic: silk, cotton, metal coils and spangles, metallic yarn, French, Paris
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