Musette, a Maltese dog 1855 - 1868
jeanbaptistegille
themetropolitanmuseumofart
ceramic, porcelain, sculpture
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3d sculpting
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3d model
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natural shape and form
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sculpture
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dog
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ceramic
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porcelain
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3d character model
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sculptural image
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unrealistic statue
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sculpting
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sculpture
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decorative-art
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3d character modeling
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natural form
Jean-Baptiste Gille's "Musette, a Maltese dog" is a white marble sculpture depicting the artist's pet Maltese dog. Created sometime between 1855 and 1868, the sculpture captures the dog's fluffy fur and gentle demeanor. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail gives the work a lifelike quality, making it a poignant tribute to a beloved companion. The sculpture is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.