Architecture 1775 - 1795

"Architecture," a terracotta relief by French sculptor Clodion (Claude Michel), depicts three figures in a classical setting. The piece, dating from 1775-1795, showcases Clodion's mastery of Neoclassical style, characterized by its emphasis on Greek and Roman art. Two women, draped in flowing garments, gaze at a child playing with a small object. The composition's balanced arrangement and the smooth, flowing lines of the figures reflect the Neoclassical ideal of beauty and order. This terracotta relief, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers a glimpse into the artistic sensibilities of the late 18th century.