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…
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Monumental Urn

Style of sculptor Clodion (French, 1738 - 1814)

c. 1860

Medium
marble
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall: 132 x 97 cm (51 15/16 x 38 3/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Andrew W. Mellon Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Adult profiles and older: its museum's description or title mentions nudity. How works are placed

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