
Monumental Urn
Clodion · French
c. 1860
- Medium
- marble
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1851 to 1875
- Image size
- 7450 × 9313px
Description
The sculpture is a large, intricately designed urn with classical motifs. The focal point of the urn features a bas-relief depiction of a woman and a child, both seated and surrounded by a natural setting with trees and rocks. The scene is elegantly framed by ornate garland patterns and ribbon motifs. The urn has two large handles shaped like ram's heads, adding a distinctive and symmetrical feature to either side. It is crafted from white marble, giving it a smooth and pristine appearance, with finely polished surfaces that highlight the detailed artistry. The urn stands on a beautifully carved pedestal base, which is also adorned with patterns resembling leaves. Overall, this sculpture presents a harmonious blend of classical elements and exquisite craftsmanship, contributing to its aesthetic grandeur.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).