Model for Les Châtiments

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Model for Les Châtiments

Before 1890

Jules Dalou (French, 1838–1902)

Dalou made this relief as a model for an etching to accompany Victor Hugo's poem Les Châtiments (Punishment of the Damned). The sculptor admired Hugo and produced several works inspired by his writings.

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Object Details

Title:

Model for Les Châtiments

Date:

Before 1890

Artist:

Jules Dalou (French, 1838–1902)

Medium:

Plaster

Dimensions:

13 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 2 7/8 inches (34.9 x 24.1 x 7.3 cm)

Classification:

Sculpture

Credit Line:

Purchased with the Katharine Levin Farrell Fund, 1971

Accession Number:

1971-163-1

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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