Sculpture - The Running Hare , Alfred Barye (1839-1882) - Bronze

Bronze proof with green patina , depicting a running hare on a long naturalistic base , by the sculptor Alfred Barye , also called "Barye Fils" (1839-1882) .
There is no doubt that Alfred Barye was a careful observer of animal nature .
His animals are captured in movement or adopting a characteristic gesture .
The hare is represented with a slender body , with long ears , its large and powerful legs designed for running , ensuring a beautiful relaxation .
The sculptor captures the suspended movement , he treats his subject in a realistic manner , and demonstrates great anatomical rigor .
Signature of the sculptor "A.L.BARYE" on the naturalist base , richly chiseled and decorated with vegetation .
Mention "Bronze" on the back of the oval terrace.
Sculpture of old edition , period second part of the 19th century .
Perfect state of conservation and patina .

Dimensions : 11.7 cm x 19.5 cm x 5.5 cm

Alfred Barye (1839-1895)

Alfred Barye , renowned French sculptor , known as "The Son", or "Alf Barye", born in Paris on January 21 , 1839 .

Alfred Barye was a pupil of his father , the sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875) .
He trained and worked in his father's workshop and foundry .
His work includes animal bronzes as well as orientalist and comic subjects .
He exhibited at the Salon from 1864 to 1882 .

The works of Alfred Barye show a very high degree of detail , execution and finish , equal to the works of his father .
Alfred Barye realizes the "Arab Rider on Horseback" with the collaboration of Emile Coriolan Guillemin (1841-1907) .
He died on May 13 , 1895 , in Paris .