Bronze Sculpture By André Paul Arthur Massoulle (1851–1901)

André Paul Arthur MASSOULLE, after: "Defender of the Country". Bronze figure with nuanced patina. On a bronze counter-base with a label. Late 19th century edition cast. Total height: 39.5 cm "Pro Aris et Focis" – literally "For the altar and the hearth" – is an ancient Latin motto evoking the sacred duty to defend family and homeland. The bronze sculpture by André Paul Arthur Massoulle (1851–1901) perfectly embodies this spirit. It depicts a heroic figure, ready to defend what is dear to him, in a posture full of courage and determination. The brown patina gives the work a visual richness and depth that accentuate its dramatic intensity. Massoulle, a late 19th-century French sculptor, distinguished himself with works imbued with allegory and history. This piece is part of this tradition, mixing neoclassical aesthetics and a patriotic message.