Allegory of Science

François Rémond|François-Aimé Damerat

ca. 1785–90 · Gilt bronze · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Depicting children symbolizing astronomy, this plaque was probably intended as frieze ornament for a piece of furniture. Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806) and other cabinetmakers working in the Neoclassical style used this kind of delightful allegorical scenes to embellish secretaries, commodes and tables. The lugs on the back are for invisible attachment from the rear.

Artist

François Rémond|François-Aimé Damerat

Date

ca. 1785–90

Medium

Gilt bronze

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906