Jewish Woman of Algiers

Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier, 1862

Artist

Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier (French, 1827–1905)

Date

1862

Medium

Algerian onyx-marble, bronze, gilt bronze, enamel, and amethyst eyes; white marble socle

Size

Overall on socle (confirmed): H. 35 1/2 x W. 25 1/4 x D. 13 3/4 in., 265lb. (90.2 x 64.1 x 34.9 cm, 120.2032kg) [Weight breakdown: head 37 lbs, marble bust 228 lbs; marble socle 100.7 lbs]; Pedestal (confirmed): H. 41 3/8 x W. 18 1/4 x D. 18 1/4 x 11 3/4 in., 551.2lb. (105.1 x 46.4 x 46.4 x 29.8 cm, 250kg)

Type

Sculpture

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Licence

Public domain: free to use, no permission needed