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Object NameModel for a Plaque

Maker René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Made FromPlaster

Dateabout 1916

Place MadeFrance, Combs-la-Ville

TechniqueCast

SizeOverall H: 14.2 cm, W: 13.8 cm, Th: 2.65 cm

Accession Number81.7.74

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Not On View

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

This plaster model is a larger versions of a small medal designed to help raise funds for children of the armed forces orphaned during World War I. The smaller version was probably created with a reducing lathe (tour à réduire).

Physical DescriptionModel for a Plaque, "Orphelinat des armées (Army orphans)". White plaster; cast. Rectangular plaque; beveled edges; smaller raised rectangle bears relief of woman embracing child; the woman in right 3/4 profile and wearing garment with numerous folds; below woman and child in raised block letters: "ORPHELINAT DES ARMEES"; unsigned.
Provenance

Former Collection Bernard Danenberg - 1981-05-21