The Miner

The Miner

Constantin MeunierWW-1904-006207
1904·Bronze·6 1/2 × 8 7/16 in. (16.5 × 21.4 cm)

Gift of Mrs. Alice Stern, 1996

Catalogue

Year
1904
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
6 1/2 × 8 7/16 in. (16.5 × 21.4 cm)

Artist

Constantin Meunier
Constantin Meunier

Painting

Constantin Meunier was a Belgian painter and sculptor. He made an important contribution to the development of modern art by elevating the image of the industrial worker, docker and miner to an icon of modernity. His work is a reflection of the industrial, social and political developments of his day and represents a compassionate and committed view of man and the world.

Etterbeek, Belgium

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Year
1904
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
6 1/2 × 8 7/16 in. (16.5 × 21.4 cm)
Watts ID
WW-1904-006207

Source

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Status
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Artist

Constantin Meunier

Constantin Meunier

Painting

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