"19th Century French School - Neo-gothic Harpy"
This walnut sculpture of a harpy is a typical example of the 19th-century Gothic Revival style. Inspired by medieval art and Greek mythology, it blends human and animal figures in an ambiguous pose. The harpy, a symbol of duality between the celestial and the monstrous, evokes the gargoyles and chimeras of Gothic cathedrals, designed to ward off evil spirits.