Woman of Algiers [originally titled "The Jewish Woman of Algiers"]
Object type: Bust
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: French, Paris
Artist: Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier|Charles-François Rossigneux
Artist bio: French, 1827–1905|French, 1818–afer 1909
Artist role: Artist|Maker
Artist nationality: French|French
Date: 1862
Medium: Algerian onyx-marble, bronze, gilt bronze, enamel, and amethyst eyes; white marble socle
Dimensions: Overall on socle (confirmed): H. 35 1/2 x W. 25 1/4 x D. 13 3/4 in., 265lb. (90.2 x 64.1 x 34.9 cm, 120.2032kg) [Weight breakdown: head 37 lbs, marble bust 228 lbs; marble socle 100.7 lbs]; Pedestal (confirmed): H. 41 3/8 x W. 18 1/4 x D. 18 1/4 x 11 3/4 in., 551.2lb. (105.1 x 46.4 x 46.4 x 29.8 cm, 250kg)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit line: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Fund, 2006
Accession year: 2006
Tags: Women