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François Rude
Head of the Genius of LibertyModelled circa 1833-1835, cast later (LeBlanc-Barbédienne cast)

Not on view
Bronze sculpture of a helmeted head with open mouth and flowing hair, mounted on a dark mottled stone pedestal, with a green patina and polished highlights
Bronze sculpture of a helmeted head in profile, dark green patina, with flowing hair beneath a smooth rounded helmet; mounted on a square dark stone base.
Bronze sculpture of a disembodied head with green patina, mounted on a dark marble plinth. The face is turned slightly, mouth open wide, with flowing hair and a pointed cap, rendered with dynamic surface modeling.
Bronze bust of a bearded man's head tilted sharply backward, with green-brown patina, textured hair and beard, mounted on a dark marble square base. Viewed from a three-quarter rear angle.
Artist or Maker
François Rude
Title
Head of the Genius of Liberty
Place Made
France
Date Made
Modelled circa 1833-1835, cast later (LeBlanc-Barbédienne cast)
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
17 1/4 x 11 5/8 x 10 3/8 in. (43.8 x 29.5 x 26.35 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.78.8
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture
Selected Bibliography
  • Butler, Ruth; Hargrove, June E.; Holderbaum, James; Hunisak, John M. and Anne M. Wagner. The Romantics to Rodin. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1980.
  • Schaefer, Scott, and Peter Fusco. European Painting and Sculpture in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art: an Illustrated Summary Catalogue. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1987.