Ornamental Scupture
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Ornamental Scupture is a 1868 by Louis-Émile Durandelle, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sculpture shows a fancy, carved figure sitting inside a framed doorway. The figure wears a crown with feathers and holds a shield with a strange symbol. Around them, there are swirls, leaves, and scrolls carved into the stone. The shield has a number "170" on it, which might be a clue. This kind of detailed carving was common in the 1800s for buildings or furniture. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more of their collection.
