The sculpture features two cherubic children interacting with musical instruments and art materials.

French Sculpture

Poetry and Music

Clodion

artist Clodion (French, 1738–1814)

date c. 1774/1778

medium Marble

origin France

dimensions 117.6 × 89.1 × 56 cm

credit line Samuel H. Kress Collection

hall 37 French Sculpture

rights public domain (CC0)

National Gallery of Art, Washington Full image

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