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Auguste Rodin and Alexis Rudier, Paris

Bust of Balzac

Original model 1892-1893; this cast before 1953

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Bust of Balzac

Original model 1892-1893; this cast before 1953

Physical Qualities Bronze, 11 in. (27.9 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Lansburgh in Honor of Harry Greenstein's 25th Anniversary as Executive Director of the Associated Jewish Charities
Object Number 1953.149
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1953; from Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Lansburgh, Baltimore
Oliver C. Shell, BMA, "Rodin: Expression and Influence", August 1, 2007-April 6, 2008.

Inscribed: Inside neck: A. Rodin; left shoulder: A. Rodin; back of right shoulder: Alexis Rudier

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