Breton Peasant Woman 1880s

Aimé-Jules Dalou's "Breton Peasant Woman" is a terracotta bust created in the 1880s, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The sculpture depicts a woman wearing a traditional Breton headdress, her face bearing a solemn and somewhat melancholic expression. Dalou, a prominent French sculptor, was known for his realist portrayals of everyday people. This bust exemplifies his talent for capturing the dignity and resilience of working-class individuals, making it a powerful testament to the lives of rural women in 19th century France.