Pedestal [for Woman from the French Colonies] 1861

"Pedestal [for Woman from the French Colonies]" is a sculptural work by Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier, created in 1861. The pedestal is a freestanding, ornate piece crafted from wood and painted in various colors, including purple, gold, and cream. It features intricate carvings, decorative elements, and a carved, stylized wreath of laurel leaves and flowers. This pedestal would have originally been designed to support a statue of a woman from the French Colonies, though the sculpture is no longer extant. The work is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.