"Victor Vilain (1818–1899) - Bronze Bust Of A Man "
Victor Vilain (1818–1899) - Bronze Bust of a Man. Bronze bust with brown patina depicting a man, "Blondel." Signed on the side by Victor Vilain (1818–1899), model for the Prix de Rome in 1839. Victor Vilain, a student of the French academic school, is known for his historical and official-inspired sculptures. This bust fully testifies to the level of rigor and excellence required for the Prix de Rome, a major competition in the training of artists in the 19th century. On display at the Galerie Courcelles Antiquités, 97 rue de Courcelles, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. 
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