Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer (Mariana Griswold) 1888 - 1890

This bronze relief portrait, titled "Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer (Mariana Griswold)," was created by the renowned American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens between 1888 and 1890. The piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Saint-Gaudens' masterful use of relief sculpture, capturing Mrs. Van Rensselaer's likeness in a striking profile view. The intricate details of her hair and clothing are rendered with delicate precision, highlighting Saint-Gaudens' skill in conveying both physical and emotional presence within the medium.