Who created "Henri III (1551–1589)"?

Henri III (1551–1589) was created by Germain Pilon in 19th century.

When was "Henri III (1551–1589)" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Henri III (1551–1589)"?

Henri III (1551–1589) is Marble.

Is "Henri III (1551–1589)" in the public domain?

Yes, Henri III (1551–1589) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Henri III (1551–1589)

Germain Pilon

19th century

Medium

Marble

Dimensions

Height: 21 1/4 in. (54 cm)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913

Accession Number

14.40.683

Tags

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Art Historical Context

This exquisite marble bust portrays Henri III (1551–1589), the last Valois king of France, whose reign from 1574 to 1589 was marked by the French Wars of Religion and political intrigue. Crafted in the 19th century by Germainilon—or more likely as a faithful reproduction of his Renaissance original—this 21¼-inch (54 cm) sculpture captures the monarch's regal poise and intricate facial details, from the elaborate ruff collar to the subtle play of light on polished marble. Pilon, a leading French sculptor of the 16th century, was renowned for his courtly portraits and funerary monuments, blendin...

Henri III (1551–1589)

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