Artwork Page for Child Carrying Fruit and Flowers

Details / Information for Child Carrying Fruit and Flowers

Child Carrying Fruit and Flowers

18th-early 19th century

Clodion

(French, 1738–1814)
Culture
France, 18th century
Medium
terracotta
Measurements
Overall: 42.2 x 12.8 x 15.3 cm (16 5/8 x 5 1/16 x 6 in.); without base: 35.3 cm (13 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Collection 1944.131
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
216B French and German
Print

Description

French sculptor Claude Michel, called Clodion, frequently depicts children in his sculpture, in this case a convincing toddler, from her pout to her plump toes. The piece is constructed in terracotta, a common medium for Clodion. After firing, the unglazed color of the clay can vary widely; each of Clodion's statues has a slightly different hue. The figure has sustained a number of damages, but has recently been cleaned and repaired.

Child Carrying Fruit and Flowers

18th-early 19th century

Clodion

(French, 1738–1814)
France, 18th century

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

    Contact Us

    The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email collectionsdata@clevelandart.org.

    To request more information about this object, study images, or bibliography, contact the Ingalls Library Reference Desk.

    All images and data available through Open Access can be downloaded for free. For images not available through Open Access, or any image with a color bar, request a digital file from Image Services.