Marceline Valmore

Pierre Jean David d'Angers

1832 · Bronze · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

David d'Angers wrote of the poet Valmore (1786-1859): "Nothing compares to this woman. Her face is ugly, yet she is admirable," adding, "I am ashamed when I look at the medallion I made of her."

Artist

Pierre Jean David d'Angers

Date

1832

Medium

Bronze

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Joseph G. Reinis, 2003