Discover works by Asbjorn R. Lunde and learn about the artist
all 11 works of art Artwork Nicolò Roccatagliata, Andiron with Putto Finial, model
bronze · Accession ID 1992.55.23 Artwork Anonymous Artist, The Grand Dauphin, model
Discover works by Leroy de Sennéville and learn about the artist
Fragonard · c. 1775 · oil on canvas · Accession ID 1946.7.7 Artwork Clodion, Model
The human form is often the foundation of academic artistic training—but accurately depicting anatomy is no easy feat. Many works show the artist’s admiration for the beauty of the human body. Others try to accurately capture a person in motion.
Artworks Close Modal Allegory of Africa Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi model
Discover works by Jacques Helft and Co. and learn about the artist
· c. 1882 · oil on canvas · Accession ID 1970.17.2 Artwork Clodion, Model
Discover works by Amélie-Julie- Charlotte Castelnau, Lady Wallace and learn about the artist
Accession ID 1960.5.7 Artwork Etienne-Maurice Falconet, The Menacing Cupid, model
screenprint (double sided) · Accession ID 1974.79.1 Artwork Tony Smith, Die, model
A close look at the sculptor’s clay models reveals his extraordinary working process
Using only his fingers in the soft clay, Canova created this model of Venus and Adonis
Sculptures come in many forms—from figures chiseled out of stone to interlocking pieces of metal suspended from a ceiling. They can be made of almost any material: marble, clay, silver, wood, bronze, steel, wax, pâpier-maché, and more.
The Entombment Close Modal Amor Caritas Augustus Saint-Gaudens model
Discover works by Clodion and learn about the artist
Clodion · c. 1785 · terracotta · Accession ID 1942.9.109 Artwork Clodion, Model
