Breton Peasant Woman

probably 1880s

Not on view

Dalou took a lifelong interest in popular types such as peasants and workers. After this bust was plastered onto its marble socle, someone scratched a crude “signature” into the plaster but it does not detract from the sincerity of this fine performance.

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Title: Breton Peasant Woman
Artist: Aimé-Jules Dalou (French, Paris 1838–1902 Paris)
Date: probably 1880s
Culture: French, Paris
Medium: Terracotta; socle: red marble
Dimensions: Height: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
Object Number: 13.89
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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