Admiral de Tourville (1642–1701)
Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
16 1/4 × 8 × 6 1/2 in. (41.3 × 20.3 × 16.5 cm)
Classification
Sculpture
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Gift of Mrs. Herbert N. Strauss, by exchange, 1987
Accession Number
1987.153
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Art Historical Context
This terracotta bust of Admiral Anne-Hilarion de Tour (1642–1701), crafted by French sculptor Joseph-Charles Marin in 6, captures the stern resolve of one of France's most celebrated naval commanders from the reign of Louis XIV. Tourville rose to fame for his daring victories, including the Battle of Beachy Head in1690, embodying the grandeur of the Sun King's maritime ambitions. Marin's rendition, measuring just over 16 inches tall, presents the admiral in a classic profile, his features etched with commanding authority. Created during the Bourbon Restoration, when France revived admiration ...