Amiens Before and During the War

by Unknown

Tomb of black Tournai stone, belonging to the first half of the 15th century, representing Knight Robert de Bouberch in armour.

Very fine late 15th century Virgin of wood, painted and gilded, taken from the ancient church of the Minimes d’Amiens.

A series of merry monks’ heads with caricatured features, carved in oak at the end of the 15th century; very curious; were formerly corbels supporting the framework of a house in Amiens.

III.—Modern Sculpture.

Puget, rough model in terra-cotta, used for the “Hercule gaulois” in the Louvre.

Coysevox, very fine marble bust of Regent Philip of Orléans. The wig is noteworthy, by reason of the exceeding delicacy of execution. Also bust of Chauvelin, intendant of Picardy.

Falguières, bronze bust of Gambetta, particularly expressive.

B.—Painting.

The museum of paintings includes:

I.—A series of decorative paintings by Puvis de Chavannes.