Sculpture - The Florentine Singer , Alphonse Van Beurden (1854 -1938) - Bronze
Artist: Alphonse Van Beurden (1854 -1938)
Bronze proof with brown patina , representing the bust of a young Florentine , named "The Singer", by the sculptor Alphonse Van Beurden (1854-1938) .
The young man is represented naked , he wears only the traditional Florentine cap .
Signature of the sculptor "Alphonse Van Beurden" , intaglio on the back of the bust .
Sculpture of old edition , period late 19th century , circa 1890 .
Very good condition and patina .
Height : 50 cm x 33 cm
Alphonse Van Beurden (1854 -1938)
Alphonse Van Beurden was a student at the Antwerp Academy , where he was a pupil of Joseph Geefs and Edouard Dujardin (1868-1881) .
He was awarded the 1st prize for sculpture in 1874 and 1877.
He also worked with the famous sculptor Jef Lambeaux .
In 1884 , he became a member of "Als ik kan" (“If I can”), an association of artists active from 1883 to 1952 .
He sculpted the busts of the members .
From 1885 , he taught at the Antwerp Academy .
He exhibited many times during his career and enjoyed great success .
He won several medals at the International Salons .
His handling of materials , his technical abilities and his anatomical knowledge still arouse astonishment and respect today .
Van Beurden clearly preferred charm to drama , and loved the mischief and unexpected reactions of his models , which he was able to express through sculpture in terracotta , marble or bronze , always with a high degree of verisimilitude .
Van Beurden's qualities were not only appreciated in his home country of Belgium , but he was rewarded with countless foreign prizes , as far away as Australia .
He created the two female figures on the balcony of the Diamond Exchange in Antwerp , the allegorical scene "Egyptian Art" on the north facade of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp , as well as the superb 2.80m caryatids on the Museum's staircase .
After 1890 , he devoted himself to the creation of small , elegant statues .
To be distinguished from his son Alphonse Van Beurden Jr or II who was above all a painter (1878-1962) .
The young man is represented naked , he wears only the traditional Florentine cap .
Signature of the sculptor "Alphonse Van Beurden" , intaglio on the back of the bust .
Sculpture of old edition , period late 19th century , circa 1890 .
Very good condition and patina .
Height : 50 cm x 33 cm
Alphonse Van Beurden (1854 -1938)
Alphonse Van Beurden was a student at the Antwerp Academy , where he was a pupil of Joseph Geefs and Edouard Dujardin (1868-1881) .
He was awarded the 1st prize for sculpture in 1874 and 1877.
He also worked with the famous sculptor Jef Lambeaux .
In 1884 , he became a member of "Als ik kan" (“If I can”), an association of artists active from 1883 to 1952 .
He sculpted the busts of the members .
From 1885 , he taught at the Antwerp Academy .
He exhibited many times during his career and enjoyed great success .
He won several medals at the International Salons .
His handling of materials , his technical abilities and his anatomical knowledge still arouse astonishment and respect today .
Van Beurden clearly preferred charm to drama , and loved the mischief and unexpected reactions of his models , which he was able to express through sculpture in terracotta , marble or bronze , always with a high degree of verisimilitude .
Van Beurden's qualities were not only appreciated in his home country of Belgium , but he was rewarded with countless foreign prizes , as far away as Australia .
He created the two female figures on the balcony of the Diamond Exchange in Antwerp , the allegorical scene "Egyptian Art" on the north facade of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp , as well as the superb 2.80m caryatids on the Museum's staircase .
After 1890 , he devoted himself to the creation of small , elegant statues .
To be distinguished from his son Alphonse Van Beurden Jr or II who was above all a painter (1878-1962) .
2 300 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 33 cm
Height: 50 cm
Reference (ID): 1610034
Availability: In stock
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