Between 1890 and 1893 Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin stayed at the romantic castle, L’Islette, in the Loire valley. There Claudel portrayed the six-year old Madeleine Boyer, the castle owner’s granddaughter. The girl posed for a total of 62 hours and was rewarded for doing so with a doll by Claudel.
In the years that followed, Claudel produced four marble versions of the portrait. The most finished version with detailed hair and a marble plinth, was made in 1896 at the behest of industrialist Henri Fontaine. The sculpture harks back to Renaissance sculpture and demonstrates Claudel’s great craftsmanship.
- Crafted in white resin and stone powder
- Measures 6.25 x 4.75 x 4 inches
- Packaged in a luxury gift box
- Includes brochure with information on the work and artist
- Item #: CC05
