Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Classification
Sculpture-Bronze
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Gift of Gwynne M. Andrews, by exchange, 1992
Accession Number
1992.14
Tags
Art Historical Context
Crafted in 1899 by French sculptor medalist Alexandre-Louis-Mariepentier, this elegant bronze bowl exemplifies the refined decorative arts of fin-de-siècle France. just 7⅜ inches in diameter, it bridges the worlds of sculpture and everyday utility, reflecting the Art Nouveau era's fascination with luxurious, functional objects. Charpentier, renowned for his intricate medals and plaquettes, often drew inspiration from classical profiles, infusing modern elegance with Renaissance echoes. The bowl's surface likely features delicately rendered profiles—emblematic of Charpentier's signature style—...
About the Artist
Alexandre-Louis-Marie Charpentier · 1856–1909
Alexandre-Louis-Marie Charpentier (1856–1909) was a French sculptor, medallist, and decorative artist who became an important figure in the Art Nouveau movement. Born in Paris, he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and early in his career established a reputation as a skilled sculptor and medallist, winning the Prix de Rome in engraving in 1881. Charpentier became a leading practitioner of the a...