Portrait of Edmond de Goncourt (1822–1896), novelist and man of letters 1885 - 1899

This small bronze portrait relief of Edmond de Goncourt, a renowned 19th-century French novelist and literary critic, was created by Alexandre-Louis-Marie Charpentier between 1885 and 1899. The piece captures Goncourt's likeness in profile, showcasing the details of his face and the texture of his clothing. The artist's initials are subtly inscribed at the top right of the relief, while Goncourt's name is carved into the base. This small but detailed work is a testament to Charpentier's skill in capturing the essence of his subject.