Product Description: Whether applied to portrait, stately monuments, sculptures or religious artifacts, there is in France a very strong and very old tradition, combined to exceptional know-how, when it comes to using bronze as material. This craftsmanship reached its pinnacle between the XVIth and the XVIIIth century...read more

Product Description: The Louvre is home to the largest collection in the world of sculptures by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-18281). Its range, quality and versatility make this collection a wonderful showcase

Product Description: The Louvre is home to the largest collection in the world of sculptures by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-18281). Its range, quality and versatility make this collection a wonderful showcase

Product Description: Portraiture was at a crossroads from 1770–1830, a period when the influence of monarchs and aristocrats waned in favor of the new pioneers of democracy. This beautifully illustrated catalogue traces the evolving presentation of the portrait sitter, with sumptuous full-color reproductions of works by masters presented alongside lesser-known but equally intriguing pieces...read more

Product Description: European sculptors of the Neoclassical period often modeled their works in clay before producing finished pieces in marble. These terracotta models are often more animated and revealing than the finished marbles and provide extraordinary insights into the creative process...read more

Product Description: 'This groundbreaking publication is the first major study of the French Neoclassical sculptor Augustin Pajous (1730-1809) in almost a century, and it is the only work about him in English.' A fine hardcover copy. Tight binding. Clean, unmarked pages...read more