Unknown woman 1795 - 1805

This marble bust, sculpted by French artist Joseph Chinard between 1795 and 1805, depicts an unknown woman. The work is characteristic of Chinard's neoclassical style, emphasizing idealized beauty and classical drapery. The woman’s serene expression and meticulously rendered details, particularly the folds of her clothing, create a sense of timeless elegance. This piece, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, exemplifies the Neoclassical movement's influence on sculpture in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.