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Aimé-Jules Dalou
Le Terrassier (The Road Builder)1921, first modeled circa 1895-1901

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Plaster sculpture of a standing bare-chested male figure in a wide-brimmed hat, leaning with both hands clasped over the handle of a shovel, its blade resting on a shallow base
Plaster sculpture of a standing figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat and work trousers, arms folded over the handle of a shovel, with roughly textured surface modeling.
Plaster sculpture of a standing figure in loose draped clothing and a broad-brimmed hat, cradling a small infant against the chest, with expressive modeled surface texture and a rough naturalistic base.
Plaster sculpture of a standing figure in a wide-brimmed hat and long coat, holding a small infant, viewed from the back at a three-quarter angle, with roughly modeled surface texture on an irregular base.
Close-up of a ceramic sculpture's oval base, cream-colored with ochre staining, showing an impressed circular maker's mark and the stamped text 'DALOU' on the rough-textured surface.
Small unglazed bisque porcelain figure of a standing woman leaning on a long-handled shovel, displayed in an open blue presentation case with cream silk lining; gold-printed labels reading "Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres" on interior panels.
Designed by
Aimé-Jules Dalou
France, 1838-1902
Manufacturer
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
France, Sèvres, established 1756
Title
Le Terrassier (The Road Builder)
Date Made
1921, first modeled circa 1895-1901
Medium
Stoneware; leather and suede
Dimensions
7 x 3 1/4 in. (17.78 x 8.255 cm); Presentation box: 4 x 5 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (10.16 x 13.34 x 23.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. George and MaryLou Boone
Accession Number
M.2008.18a-b
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture