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Sculpture - Hare At A Standstill , Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894) - Bronze
Rare bronze proof with golden patina , representing a "Hare at a standstill", by the sculptor Alfred Dubucand (1828 - 1894) .
The hare is shown standing on its long hind legs , ears raised , it straightens up to gain more height to see better .
The sculptor has a great ability to capture suspended movement , he resituates the animals with a great sense of realism and detail .
Signature of the sculptor "DUBUCAND" in hollow , on the naturalist terrace .
Old edition sculpture , period second half of the 19th century , circa 1880 .
Very good state of conservation and patina .
Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894)
Alfred Dubucand was born in Paris on November 25 , 1828 , He was one of the prize-winning students of Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875) .
He made his debut at the Salonde 1867 .
He mainly modeled groups of animals , deer, dogs and horses .
He frequently experimented with the chemical patinas of his bronzes, following the teaching of Antoine-Louis Barye , who pushed the boundaries with his dark green patinas .
Dubucand pays particular attention to anatomical details and the accuracy of movement of his subjects .
He models his figures in wax or clay , then draws them in bronze with lost wax or sand .
Many of his Orientalist sculptures depict North African scenes depicting Arab tribes and nomads with horses or camels .
Alfred Dubucand exhibited one last time at the Salon of 1883 with his group of "Cavalier And Arab Woman At The Fountain".
The hare is shown standing on its long hind legs , ears raised , it straightens up to gain more height to see better .
The sculptor has a great ability to capture suspended movement , he resituates the animals with a great sense of realism and detail .
Signature of the sculptor "DUBUCAND" in hollow , on the naturalist terrace .
Old edition sculpture , period second half of the 19th century , circa 1880 .
Very good state of conservation and patina .
Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894)
Alfred Dubucand was born in Paris on November 25 , 1828 , He was one of the prize-winning students of Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875) .
He made his debut at the Salonde 1867 .
He mainly modeled groups of animals , deer, dogs and horses .
He frequently experimented with the chemical patinas of his bronzes, following the teaching of Antoine-Louis Barye , who pushed the boundaries with his dark green patinas .
Dubucand pays particular attention to anatomical details and the accuracy of movement of his subjects .
He models his figures in wax or clay , then draws them in bronze with lost wax or sand .
Many of his Orientalist sculptures depict North African scenes depicting Arab tribes and nomads with horses or camels .
Alfred Dubucand exhibited one last time at the Salon of 1883 with his group of "Cavalier And Arab Woman At The Fountain".
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