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Allegory of Science

Designer After a design by François-Aimé Damerat French
ca. 1785–90
Not on view
Depicting children symbolizing astronomy, this plaque was probably intended as frieze ornament for a piece of furniture. Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806) and other cabinetmakers working in the Neoclassical style used this kind of delightful allegorical scenes to embellish secretaries, commodes and tables. The lugs on the back are for invisible attachment from the rear.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Allegory of Science
  • Maker: François Rémond (French, Paris 1747–1812 Paris)
  • Designer: After a design by François-Aimé Damerat (French, active late 18th century)
  • Date: ca. 1785–90
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Gilt bronze
  • Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 4 1/8 × 16 1/8 in. (10.5 × 41 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Gilt Bronze
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906
  • Object Number: 07.225.510.416
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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