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Théophile Gautier (1811-1872) was a French poet and novelist. He was a leader of the Parnassians and an advocate of art for art's sake. He is remembered for his prose fiction, but his work as a journalist and a theater and art critic was to occupy him for most of his career.
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37062
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Théophile Gautier (1811-1872)
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title
Théophile Gautier (1811-1872)
description
Théophile Gautier (1811-1872) was a French poet and novelist. He was a leader of the Parnassians and an advocate of art for art's sake. He is remembered for his prose fiction, but his work as a journalist and a theater and art critic was to occupy him for most of his career.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1845
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en
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Diam: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
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[Signature] Bottom center: David; [Date] Bottom center: 1845; [Inscription] On left: Theophile Gautier; [Inscription] On obverse: FUMIÈRE / ET CIE SUCRS - THIEBAUT FRES / PARIS
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bronze
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