Brown patina bronze sculpture of a Nymph bathing after the famous marble by Etienne-Maurice Falconet, presented at the Salon of 1757. This model, inspired by a painting by François Lemoyne, exudes all the grace and discreet sensuality of the Antique period. Leaning on a tree trunk, the nude young woman holds a drapery in her hands. This charming statue of a bather rests on a square base in brown patinated bronze. Attributed to the French school of the 19th century. Falconet's original marble has been on display at the Louvre since 1855. Circa: 1880
Base dimensions: 17 cm x 17.5 cm
A new feminine ideal
In the 17th century, Falconet, inspired by Lemoyne's painting "La Baigneuse", defined a feminine canon that would permeate his later works. Among the attributes of this canon of beauty are narrow hips, small, high breasts, sloping shoulders, a triangular face and a fine smile, as well as the median parting, a hairstyle inspired by Antiquity that so appealed to Madame Du Barry that she asked to have her portrait painted in this style.
Condition report: Very good condition.
- Reference :
- 3310
- Width :
- 21 (cm)
- Height :
- 60 (cm)
- Depth :
- 20 (cm)
- Period:
- 19th century
- Style:
- Louis XV
- Materials:
- Bronze
