Who created "Portrait of Mme. Raphael (1890)"?

Portrait of Mme. Raphael (1890) was created by Jules-Clément Chaplain in 1890.

What medium is "Portrait of Mme. Raphael (1890)"?

Portrait of Mme. Raphael (1890) is Bronze, silvered, cast - single.

Is "Portrait of Mme. Raphael (1890)" in the public domain?

Yes, Portrait of Mme. Raphael (1890) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Portrait of Mme. Raphael (1890)

Jules-Clément Chaplain

1890

Medium

Bronze, silvered, cast - single

Dimensions

Diameter: 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)

Classification

Medals and Plaquettes

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Samuel P. Avery, 1893

Accession Number

93.10.50

Tags

ProfilesWomen

Art Historical Context

Behold the exquisite *Portrait of Mme. Raphael (1890), aed bronze medal crafted by renowned French artist Jules-Clément Chaplain Measuring just 4 7/8 inches in diameter, this intimate profile captures the elegance of its sitter with remarkable finesse, showcasing Chaplain's mastery of the form during the Belle Époque. Presented in profile—a classical motif evoking ancient Roman coins—this piece exemplifies the revival of medal art in 19th-century France, where small-scale sculptures blended portraiture with decorative luxury. Chaplain, a leading exponent of French medal-making, employed lost-...

About the Artist

Jules-Clément Chaplain · 1839–1909

Jules-Clément Chaplain (1839–1909) was a French engraver and medallist who became the most celebrated practitioner of the art medal in late nineteenth-century France. Born in Mortagne-au-Perche in Normandy, he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Jouffroy and Oudiné and won the Prix de Rome for engraving in 1863, which enabled him to study in Italy for several years. Chaplain's work...

Portrait of Mme. Raphael (1890)

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