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Henri III (1551–1589)

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Henri III (1551–1589)

19th century

Medium

Marble

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Dimensions

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

Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913

Classification

Sculpture

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Culture

French

Rights

Public Domain

About Germain Pilon

1520–1590 • France

His major works were executed for the Valois court. Noted for a highly emotional version of the Mannerist style, characterized by elongated, elegant figures with fluid drapery. Comment on works: Sculptor

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