Masque mortuaire de Léon Gambetta, S844(2), Alexandre Falguière, circa 1882

Author(s): falguière, alexandre jean joseph (toulouse, 07–09–1831 - paris, 20–06–1900), modeler production date: around 1882 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): sculpture name(s): death mask materials and techniques: plaster dimensions - artwork: height: 35cm width: 30cm description: round hump. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: signature and date - base: "pinson. F. 1781. " inscription - circular legend, in relief: "c. G l. A. A. T. D'eon de beaumont, ch. De st. Louis born in tonnerre on october 5, 1728" iconographic description: léon gambetta mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 1902 institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: s844. Date: circa 1882.