Bronze “the Schoolgirl”, By J. Cardona, After Pascau – Early 20th Century

Bronze proof with multi-colored patina (medal, brown and green) signed José Cardona (1878-1922), Spanish sculptor living in Paris during the Belle Époque. He obtained an honorable mention at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1906. Cardona was inspired by a painting by the artist Eugene Pascau (1875-1944) entitled “The Schoolgirl” presented at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1905. This work depicts a young child carrying a lunch basket and a book. Their small size makes them look big. His face highlighted by its beautiful medal patina, the child smiles. She turns her head and eyes to the left in an adorable pout. Dressed in a headdress with small ruffles and a shawl covering her dress and her schoolgirl outfit, the little girl walks with her beautiful shoes. The artist's signature is engraved on the terrace. Its beautiful size and charm make this bronze a touching and charismatic work. * Eugène Pascau is recognized as a genre and portrait painter; he was a student of Philippe Jolyet and Léon Bonnat. Director of the Bayonne painting school, he participated in the French artists' salon and became a member from 1899. It is exhibited at the Bayonne Museum and the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. ******** Period: Early 20th century Additional photos available by clicking on the following link: https://www.antiquites-lecomte.com/boutique/bronzes/bronze-lecoliere-de-j-cardona-dapres- pascau-debut-xxe Shipping possible on request with careful packaging and appropriate protection Dimensions: Height: 33.5 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 15 cm Weight: 4.8 kg Ref: 812U