Composite Material Sculpture "bust Of A Woman" By Charles Delporte (1928-2012)

1. Description of the work: This bust in composite materials represents a young woman with her face turned towards the sky, expressing a dreamy or contemplative posture. The soft lines of the sculpture, as well as the flowing hair blending into the base, evoke a harmony between the human and the natural. The green patina reinforces the dreamlike and timeless aspect of the work. 2. Artistic trends: The work is part of the Symbolist movement with an Art Nouveau influence, notably through its organic forms and poetic expressiveness. The fluid style also evokes a certain kinship with the classical idealization of the female face. 3. References to equivalent works: - Nature Unveiling Itself to Science by Louis-Ernest Barrias (1899) - The Soul of France by Jean-Boucher (1918) 4. Biography of Charles Delporte: Charles Delporte (1928-2012) is a multidisciplinary Belgian artist, known for his painting, sculpture and writings. He developed a humanist art, imbued with spirituality and science, aiming to connect man to the universe. His work, marked by great sensitivity, seeks to transcend reality through beauty and symbolic reflection.