Paul Baudry 1878

Paul Dubois's 1878 marble bust of Paul Baudry, located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a striking example of the Neoclassical style. The artist, known for his realism and skill in portraiture, captures the essence of his subject through a detailed rendering of his features. The bust's simplicity of form and its smooth, polished surface contribute to a sense of timeless beauty and a powerful, realistic depiction of Baudry, a renowned French painter. The work's placement on a simple pedestal further emphasizes the focus on Baudry's physical presence.