#Etienne-Maurice Falconnet

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Pair of firedogs representing Venus and Mars, designed by Quentin-Claude Pitoin and modeled by Etienne-Maurice Falconnet

French, c. 1769

gilt bronze and iron supports

Art Institute of Chicago

#I looked up firedogs and I'm still not really sure what they are... #These seem awfully fancy to use to hold a fire! #Venus #Mars #firedog #French #art #sculpture #bronze #gold #iron #Quentin-Claude Pitoin #Etienne-Maurice Falconnet #rococo #Art Institute of Chicago