The Valkyrie In Bronze Signed Louis Chalon (1862-1915)

The Valkyrie, model created around 1900 Spectacular bronze sculpture proof with nuanced medal patina signed Louis CHALON (1866-1940) Biography: Louis Chalon (1862-1915) is a French painter, illustrator and sculptor. After studying painting with Jules Lefebre and Boulanger, Louis Chalon began his career as an illustrator. In 1898, he created a series of trompe-l'oeil illustrations for porcelain. In 1900, he became known for his drawings in newspapers such as Le Figaro illustré, L'illustration or La Vie parisienne. At the same time, he continued his activity on design and created numerous interior objects. Louis Chalon regularly exhibited at the Salon of the Society of French Artists. He participated in the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1900 and exhibited at the salon from 1898 to 1911 as a painter, book illustrator and sculptor. The artistic movement of Art Nouveau is represented in his works with antique and mythological subjects, busts and Wagnerian figures. His works are exhibited at the Musée du Petit-Palais in Paris and at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Brussels. Base dimensions: 19 cm X 25 cm