"Louis Chalon (1866-1940), Egyptian Nymph, Art Nouveau Symbolist Sculpture"
A Gilt and patinated Symbolist Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of an Egyptian NymphA patinated and gilt bronze figure of an envouting Nymph, in a very unusual pose to be sure, partially nude hanging over a patinated Egyptian Stel bearing hieroglyphs, with one leg draped to the side are all very alluring.
It's hard to give the onlooker the same feeling from the photos compared to its in person presence, incredible emotion when standing in front of this beauty, not only the impressive size, but the quality and that fascinating , enchanting , hypnotizing and sensual attitude.
After one of the greatest artists and sculptor of this Art Nouveau movement, Louis Chalon (1866-1940).
Circa 1910
Louis Chalon (1862-1915) was 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, and La Vie parisienne. At the same time, he continued his design work, creating numerous interior ob-jects (lamps, inkwells, vases, clocks), in which he revisited the popular theme of the flower woman.
Louis Chalon exhibited regularly at the Salon of the Society of French Artists.
He participated in the 1900 Paris World's Fair and exhibited at the Salon from 1898 to 1911 as a painter, book illustrator, and sculptor.
The Art Nouveau movement is represented in his works with antique and mythological subjects, busts, and Wagnerian figures.
He is also the author of a remarkable series of illustrations of Rabelais.
His works are exhibited at the Musée du Petit-Palais in Paris and the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Brussels.
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