# Girl from Bou Saada

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## Artwork

- Artist: [BARRIAS, Louis-Ernest](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/barrias-louis-ernest-red3abcb8d7ce81>)
- Date: 1851-1900
- Technique: White marble and bronze, height 48 cm

## Commentary

This work was inspired by a painting by Achille Guillaumet \(1840-1887\). Several versions in various sizes and materials exist, the present one in bust form brings together a variety of materials, using them to simulate different textures and colours; fine white marble for the smooth skin, and coloured and jewelled bronze for the elaborate costume.

## Related artworks

- [Nature Exposing Herself to Science](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/barrias-louis-ernest-red3abcb8d7ce81/nature-exposing-herself-to-science-r66c8b6121fadde>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)