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Louis of France, The Grand Dauphin (1661–1711)

late 17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 618

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Louis of France, The Grand Dauphin (1661–1711)
  • Artist: François Girardon (French, Troyes 1628–1715 Paris)
  • Date: late 17th century
  • Culture: French, Paris
  • Medium: Bronze, on marble base
  • Dimensions: wt confirmed: 35 1/8 in., 135 lb. (89.2 cm, 61.2 kg)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
  • Credit Line: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.100.243
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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