Terracotta Bust of Madame de Pompadour: A Glimpse into 18th-Century French Elegance giltwood frame where the space between painting

where the space between painting and sculpture is blurred through the use of synthetic media—specifically acrylic

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Some wear on frame verso

Aylsworth here demonstrates his mastery of improvisational abstraction

Terracotta Bust of Madame de Pompadour: A Glimpse into 18th-Century French Elegance giltwood frame where the space between painting16W x 27H x 13D This terracotta bust immortalizes Madame de Pompadour (Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, French, 1721 1764), the influential mistress of King Louis XV, offering a window into the refinement and intellectual spirit of the French court. Rendered in warm toned terracotta, the sculpture's elegant form and tactile quality are immediately captivating. The artist masterfully captures Pompadour's refined features and elaborate hairstyle, meticulously