Sculpture - Whistler Moss , Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) - Bronze

Important bronze proof with brown patina , representing a young cabin boy , "Whistler Moss" , by the sculptor Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) .
The young cabin boy is standing on his rock , whistling , hands in his pockets , dressed in his traditional costume with his sailor's cap with pompom .
Signature of the sculptor "A.Moreau" in hollow , on the naturalist terrace representing a rock .
Sculpture of old edition , period end of the 19th century .
Perfect state of conservation and patina .

Height : 73 cm

Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

Auguste Louis Mathurin MOREAU , known as Auguste Moreau , is a famous French academic sculptor .
Born on February 22, 1834 in Dijon , Auguste Moreau is the son of the painter and statuary Jean-Baptiste-Louis-Joseph Moreau and the younger brother of the sculptors Hippolyte Moreau and Mathurin Moreau .

Auguste Moreau began sculpture with his older brother Mathurin .
In 1861 , he made his debut at the Salon , where he exhibited regularly until 1913 .
He is related to the "Moreau" dynasty with his subjects and genre scenes, pastorals , allegories , and his realistic and graceful style .
Auguste Moreau produced mainly artistic bronzes .

Auguste Moreau died on November 11, 1917, in Malesherbes .
Several of his works are kept at the Museum of Fine Arts in Troye and the Museum of Fine Arts in Bordeaux .