A beautiful, large bronze sculpture by Moreau, France, 1800s. An intimate and delightfully detailed depiction of the allegory of love, finished in a richly nuanced medal-brown patina.
A kneeling woman in classical drapery, her braided hair gathered in a plait, tenderly holds a small child who reaches up toward her face. The composition is full of warmth and movement: the soft folds of the gown pool around her knees and spill across the oval base, while the child's curls, tiny hands and feet are rendered with fine, careful modelling. The sculptor's attention to detail is evident throughout, from the flowing drapery to the subtle tonal variations of the patina, which catches the light beautifully.
Signed "Moreau", probably referring to Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912), the renowned French sculptor celebrated for his allegorical and decorative bronzes.
Details
Artist: Signed "Moreau", probably Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912)
Origin: France
Period: 19th century (1800s)
Material: Bronze with nuanced medal patina
Subject: Allegory of love
Dimensions (H x W x D): 25 x 26.5 x 14 cm
Condition: Excellent condition. Slight wear to the patina consistent with age and use.
Offered by RDS Gallery, Paris. Worldwide shipping with specialist packaging.
A beautiful, large bronze sculpture by Moreau, France, 1800s. An intimate and delightfully detailed depiction of the allegory of love, finished in a richly nuanced medal-brown patina.
A kneeling woman in classical drapery, her braided hair gathered in a plait, tenderly holds a small child who reaches up toward her face. The composition is full of warmth and movement: the soft folds of the gown pool around her knees and spill across the oval base, while the child's curls, tiny hands and feet are rendered with fine, careful modelling. The sculptor's attention to detail is evident throughout, from the flowing drapery to the subtle tonal variations of the patina, which catches the light beautifully.
Signed "Moreau", probably referring to Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912), the renowned French sculptor celebrated for his allegorical and decorative bronzes.
Details
Artist: Signed "Moreau", probably Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912)
Origin: France
Period: 19th century (1800s)
Material: Bronze with nuanced medal patina
Subject: Allegory of love
Dimensions (H x W x D): 25 x 26.5 x 14 cm
Condition: Excellent condition. Slight wear to the patina consistent with age and use.
Offered by RDS Gallery, Paris. Worldwide shipping with specialist packaging.
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