Sculpture - Sculpture - Return Of The Swallows , Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) - Bronze

Important bronze proof with brown patina , representing a young woman captivated by the return of the swallows , by the sculptor Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) .
She appears seated on a richly decorated naturalist base , observing the swallows that have just landed at her feet .
The scene illustrates the dreamed harmony between Humans and Nature .
Sculpture titled in a cartouche "Return of the Swallows by Aug. Moreau Gold Medal at the Exhibition" .
Signature of the sculptor "Auguste Moreau" , hollow on the terrace .
Antique bronze , period second part of the 19th century , circa 1880 .
Very good condition of conservation and patina .

Dimensions : 68 cm x 32 cm

Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

Auguste Louis Mathurin MOREAU, known as Auguste Moreau , isa 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 Moreau . 
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 .