The Defense Of The Home By E. Boisseau

Superb 19th Century Bronze Sculpture – “La Défense du Foyer” by Emmanuel Boisseau – Société des Bronzes de Paris FoundryThis striking and deeply emotive 19th century bronze sculpture is titled “La Défense du Foyer” and is by the French sculptor Emmanuel Boisseau (1842–1923).
The work depicts a heroic warrior protecting his family: a male figure brandishing a weapon, while a woman and child cling to him in anguish. The expressive details, muscular anatomy, and dramatic composition are characteristic of the Romantic aesthetic of late 19th century sculpture.
This bronze was cast by the renowned Société des Bronzes de Paris, renowned for the exceptional quality of its casting and finishing. The foundry's stamp is clearly visible on the base, as are the artist's signature and the title plaque on the front.
The sculpture has a beautiful, warm, uniform brown patina, which highlights the volumes and contrasts of the scene, accentuating the narrative force of the work.