La Defense de la Patrie (The Town of Valencienes Repelling the Invader)

Summary

Allegorical figure of Valenciennesin a striking defensive posture with a cannon to her right. Nude female figure with flowing head dress and a dagger in her right hand.

Object Name

Creators Name

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Date Created

1870 (circa)

Dimensions

object: 56cm x 44.5cm

accession number

1983.909

Collection Group

fine art
sculpture
foreign

Medium

Credit

Gift of the Corporate Patrons of Manchester City Galleries

La Defense de la Patrie (The Town of Valencienes Repelling the Invader)

La Defense de la Patrie (The Town of Valencienes Repelling the Invader)

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