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La Defense de la Patrie (The Town of Valencienes Repelling the Invader)
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux 1827 - 1875
Summary
Allegorical figure of Valenciennesin a striking defensive posture with a cannon to her right. Nude female figure with flowing head dress and a dagger in her right hand.
Object Name
La Defense de la Patrie (The Town of Valencienes Repelling the Invader)
Creators Name
Date Created
1870 (circa)
Dimensions
object: 56cm x 44.5cm
accession number
1983.909
Support
Array
Medium
On Display
Credit
Gift of the Corporate Patrons of Manchester City Galleries
Legal
© Manchester Art Gallery
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