Sculpture in bronze with patina representing "Diana the Huntress" nude holding a bow. Her quiver is attached to her side by a belt passing under her chest. She is wearing a crescent, attribute of the goddess. In an elegant position, she seems to be observing the path of the arrow she has just sent. The sculpture is signed "Moreau Math. Out of competition" on the base. The statue stands on a pink marblebase with a gilded bronze frame.
Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) was a French sculptor, son and pupil of Jean-Baptiste Moreau. He distinguished himself with collector's bronzes depicting feminine grace, genre scenes and allegories. He won the second Prix de Rome in 1842 with Diomède enlevant le Palladium and exhibited at the Salon from 1848, where he won numerous awards.
Late 19th century
Circa: 1895
Dim: W:23cm, D:32cm, H:70cm.
Condition report: in good condition. Slight patina wear on left arm and above bow.
- Reference :
- 3107
- Availability :
- Object available
- Width :
- 23 (cm)
- Height :
- 70 (cm)
- Depth :
- 32 (cm)
- Period::
- 19th century
- Style::
- Ancient Greece and Rome
- Materials::
- Gilded bronze, Bronze, Pink marble
- Identifier Exists:
- False
