Corneille, PPS882(3), Alexandre Falguière, circa 1872

Author(s): falguière, alexandre jean joseph (toulouse, 07–09–1831 - paris, 20–06–1900), sculptor other title: sketch of the bust of corneille from the théâtre français (old title (expired)) production date: around 1872 dating in century: 3rd quarter of the 19th century type(s) of object(s): sculpture name(s): statuette materials and techniques: wax dimensions - artwork: height: 11. 7cm width: 8. 7cm depth: 9. 5cm marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: number - under the base, engraved number: "48". Another number in pencil: “188”? label - under the base, on a label, in ink: "[29]" iconographic description: the playwright pierre corneille is shown seated, his hands resting on a book on his knees. Themes / subjects / places represented: portrait, writer person / character depicted: corneille, pierre mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 11–04–1907 institution: petit palais, museum of fine arts of the city of paris inventory number: pps882. Date: circa 1872.