Who painted Study of a Plaster Cast (a la bosse)?

Study of a Plaster Cast (a la bosse) was painted by Frederic Millet in 1806.

Where can I see Study of a Plaster Cast (a la bosse)?

Study of a Plaster Cast (a la bosse) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Study of a Plaster Cast (a la bosse)?

Study of a Plaster Cast (a la bosse) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Study of a Plaster Cast (a la bosse)

Frederic Millet , 1806

Study of a Plaster Cast (a la bosse) is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Frederic Millet. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Study of a Plaster Cast (a la bosse) is a drawing created by Frederic Millet in 1806, now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a plaster cast of a woman's head and shoulders, shown in profile with an updo hairstyle. The cast is rendered in varying tones, with shadows accentuating its contours.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a nuanced, three-dimensional effect through subtle gradations of tone, using chiaroscuro to suggest the cast's form against a dark background.