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Clodion,French, 1738–1814
The Surprise
1799 · Sculpture
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National Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C., United States
This work belongs to the collection but is not currently on public display.
- Verified
- 12 d ago· verified
- In this state since
- Aug 19, 2026
- Source
- Official museum collection data
About
“The Surprise” is a sculpture by Clodion, (French, 1738–1814), dated 1799. The catalog places it within French and Rococo, with classical, cupid, and snake among its subjects. It belongs to the collection of National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and is not confirmed on public display right now. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.
Details
- Artist
- Clodion,
- Date
- 1799
- Medium
- Sculpture
- Accession number
- 1942.12.1
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