Sheep Figurine, 1845
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Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879) was a prolific and successful sculptor of animals during the nineteenth century. Mene specialized in small bronze figures of domestic animals -- horses, cows, sheep, and goats. His works were well-liked and fashionable, decorating many homes, especially those of the growing middle class.
Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879) was a prolific and successful sculptor of animals during the nineteenth century. Mene specialized in small bronze figures of domestic animals -- horses, cows, sheep, and goats. His works were well-liked and fashionable, decorating many homes, especially those of the growing middle class.
Artifact
Figurine
Date Made
1845
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
35.2.225
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Bronze (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Length: 8 in
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