"Sculpture - Bust " Countess Of Barry " , Jean - Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) - Marble"
Sculpture in white Carrara marble depicting the bust of "Madame of Barry", also known as "Jeanne Becu of Cantigny" or "Jeanne Gomard of Vaubernier", after Jean-Antoine Houdon .She was the last favorite of King Louis XV , between 1768 and 1774 .
Becoming "Countess of Barry" by marriage , she is known as "Madame of Barry" or "Jeanne of Barry" .
Bust signed "HOUDON" , on the back of the bust .
Old marble , late 19th century period .
Very good state of conservation .
Dimensions : 53 cm x 35 cm
If it were necessary to prove that one can be an artist of genius by leading a perfectly ordered existence , by fiercely defending one's material interests and by demonstrating opportunism tempered with indifference towards political events of his time , the life of Jean Antoine Houdon would be enough to provide proof .
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