Girl from Bou Saada
by BARRIAS, Louis-Ernest, White marble and bronze, height 48 cm
This work was inspired by a painting by Achille Guillaumet (1840-1887). Several versions in various sizes and materials exist, the present one in bust form brings together a variety of materials, using them to simulate different textures and colours; fine white marble for the smooth skin, and coloured and jewelled bronze for the elaborate costume.