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Houdon from the Louvre

 

On view through January 4, 2009

 

French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon is known for his lifelike portraits of prominent figures of the 1700s. He created bronze, marble, terra cotta, and plaster portraits of some of the most renowned and respected philosophers, politicians, and free thinkers of his time, including Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Voltaire, and Moliere.


Houdon from the Louvre includes 21 of Houdon’s works from the collection of the Musée du Louvre, including the bust of George Washington that inspired the image on the U.S. quarter.


This exhibition is included with general admission; no additional exhibition ticket is required.

 

Sculpture Demonstrations

On weekends and selected dates through January 4, watch local artists demonstrate techniques like lost wax casting, stone sculpting, and clay modeling. See demonstration schedule for details.


 

    

 

Houdon from the Louvre is presented in association with Louvre Atlanta, a collaboration between High Museum of Art, Atlanta, and Musee du Louvre, Paris.

 

Accenture is the presenting partner for this exhibition. Generous support is provided by AXA Art. Additional funding is provided by Avanade Inc., the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, and the generous donors to the Annual Leadership Campaign. Promotional support is provided by The Denver Post.

 

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