Impression of Amélie de Montfort 1862 - 1874

"Impression of Amélie de Montfort" is a terracotta sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, created between 1862 and 1874, and currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Carpeaux is renowned for his sculptures that captured the essence of movement and emotion. The piece showcases a rough-hewn figure, likely a portrait of Amélie de Montfort, captured in a moment of quiet contemplation. Carpeaux's signature style is evident in the expressive forms and the unfinished surface of the sculpture, leaving the viewer to imagine the details. The piece's small scale makes it an intimate and personal portrayal of the sitter.