Eugène Antoine Aizelin - Bust Of A Young Girl

The Bust of a Young Girl, often called Marie, sculpted by Eugène Antoine Aizelin in 1864, is an emblematic work by the French artist.
This sculpture is distinguished by its delicate realism and its expression of gentleness and melancholy.
It embodies a natural and timeless beauty.

The presented example is in bronze with a beautiful, nuanced brown patina and rests on a black marble column base.
The bust bears the artist's signature, Eugène Aizelin 1864, on the left shoulder, and on the back, the foundry mark of F. Barbedienne Fondeur and the mechanical edition stamp of A. Collas.
The base bears the date of an event, October 3, 1876, along with the initials MP.

Eugène Antoine Aizelin (1821–1902) was a French sculptor, trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He distinguished himself with works marked by poetic realism and great sensitivity, often centered on female figures and portraits. His style, both academic and imbued with gentleness, earned him recognition in Parisian salons of the early 20th century.