Madame Defly 

"Madame Defly" is a bronze relief by French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. The piece portrays a close-up view of a woman's face, her expression a mix of amusement and gentle curiosity. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of her hair and the delicate folds of her clothing. Carpeaux was a key figure in the development of realism in sculpture, and his work often depicted individuals from everyday life, reflecting a shift in artistic focus towards more relatable subjects.