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Théophile Gautier (1811-1872)
David d'Angers1845
The Walters Art Museum
Baltimore, United States
Théophile Gautier (1811-1872) was a French poet and novelist. He was a leader of the Parnassians and an advocate of art for art's sake. He is remembered for his prose fiction, but his work as a journalist and a theater and art critic was to occupy him for most of his career.
Details
- Title: Théophile Gautier (1811-1872)
- Creator: Pierre-Jean David d'Angers (French, 1788-1856)
- Date Created: 1845
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- Roles: Artist: Pierre-Jean David d'Angers (French, 1788-1856)
- Provenance: Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
- Object Type: medallions (medals); portraits
- Medium: bronze
- Inscriptions: [Signature] Bottom center: David; [Date] Bottom center: 1845; [Inscription] On left: Theophile Gautier; [Inscription] On obverse: FUMIÈRE / ET CIE SUCRS - THIEBAUT FRES / PARIS
- Dimensions: Diam: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
- Credit Line: Acquired by Henry Walters
- Classification: Metal
- Accession Number: 54.854
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