Pierre Philippe ThomireFrench, 1751–1843Chariot Scene
May one see it?
Yes, receiving visitors
Minneapolis Institute of Art
RoomG322Minneapolis, United States
On public display.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the sculpture
The French bronzeworker Pierre-Phillipe Thomire trained as a sculptor with the celebrated artists Augustin Pajou and Jean-Antoine Houdon. Thomire became a specialist in ornamental bronze work. This Neoclassical chariot scene was inspired by Greek and Roman antiquities. The wax model was made in preparation for a gilt bronze mount to decorate furniture. It is rare for such a wax model to survive, and even more so for it to be signed by the designer (lower right corner).
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Particulars
- Accession number
- 2007.4
In the catalog
Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain
