Bust
Edmond Lachenal
Decorative Arts and Design
MEDIUM
Glazed earthenware
DATES
1909
DIMENSIONS
12 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 12 in. (31.8 x 34.3 x 30.5 cm)
(show scale)
MARKINGS
On interior of bottom proper left: incised, "E Lachenal/ Ceramiste e Sculpture/ 1909"
SIGNATURE
on lower proper right front: incised, "E Lachenal"
ACCESSION NUMBER
2010.76
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Robert Tuggle
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Signed, earthenware bust of a sleeping maiden. Bust of a sleeping maiden (wood nymph?) with eyes closed, lips parted and smiling to show top row of teeth, with short, wavy hair swept to one side with large grape leaves and berries intermingled in hair, the whole on a thick square base with incised signature.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Edmond Lachenal (French, 1855–1930). Bust, 1909. Glazed earthenware, 12 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 12 in. (31.8 x 34.3 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Robert Tuggle, 2010.76. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2010.76.jpg)
IMAGE
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