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Portrait Relief of Emile Zola
Alexandre-Louis-Marie Charpentier (French, 1856–1909)
French (Paris)
19th century
1898
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Metal: bronze
Dimensions
17.5 x 13.4 x 0.9 cm (6 7/8 x 5 1/4 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Richard H. Recchia
Accession Number1984.748
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionBronze. Sitter facing dexter, quickly modeled in low relief with monocle, moustaches, wrinkled skin, receding hairline, and sketchy cravat and jacket. Irregularly-shaped plaque also bears inscription: 14 mars/1898, and cipher of sculptor. Reverse marked
ProvenanceBy 1983, Mr. Richard Henry Recchia (b.1888-d.1983), Boston; 1984, bequest of Mr. Recchia to the MFA (Accession date: Novermber 21, 1984).