Antoine Brongniart, Bust Of A Child After Houdon, Patinated Terracotta, 19th Century
Artist: Jean-antoine Houdon (d'après)
Antoine Brongniart child bust after Houdon in patinated terracotta 19th century
A figure of a wise boy, since the 19th century..
Created in the 19th century, this terracotta bust is totally inspired by the work of the sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828), recognized for his academic sculptures with a breathtaking realism, contributing to his legend of 'living statue', with his mastery of the 'game of gaze' which his works demonstrate.
The choice of terracotta and its brown patina is an interesting artistic choice, the goal being to freeze the youth of this young man, son of the sculptor’s friend, for eternity.
A simple look at this toddler’s face allows you to return to childhood, the lines of his face translate a set of characteristics specific to everyone’s childhood: innocence, the joy of being a child, the mischievous smile and playful idleness and the forehead sign of desire for wisdom and learning.
This bust faithful to the original is a perfect example that stone can be more alive than the pulpit. It is an artistic and poetic feat, in a French society in the nineteenth century in full metamorphosis that seeks itself through innovation, creation and changes of codes.
Lovers of allegorical busted terracotta porcelains, and 19th century sculptures, do not hesitate and adopt this bust of the son Brongniart after Jean-Antoine Houdon. It is marked with a hidden inside the pedestal.
Fast & neat shipping in France, Europe & worldwide.
Dimensions
→ Height : 46 cm
→ width : 25 cm
→ Depth : 16 cm
→ Weight : 3.3 kg
A figure of a wise boy, since the 19th century..
Created in the 19th century, this terracotta bust is totally inspired by the work of the sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828), recognized for his academic sculptures with a breathtaking realism, contributing to his legend of 'living statue', with his mastery of the 'game of gaze' which his works demonstrate.
The choice of terracotta and its brown patina is an interesting artistic choice, the goal being to freeze the youth of this young man, son of the sculptor’s friend, for eternity.
A simple look at this toddler’s face allows you to return to childhood, the lines of his face translate a set of characteristics specific to everyone’s childhood: innocence, the joy of being a child, the mischievous smile and playful idleness and the forehead sign of desire for wisdom and learning.
This bust faithful to the original is a perfect example that stone can be more alive than the pulpit. It is an artistic and poetic feat, in a French society in the nineteenth century in full metamorphosis that seeks itself through innovation, creation and changes of codes.
Lovers of allegorical busted terracotta porcelains, and 19th century sculptures, do not hesitate and adopt this bust of the son Brongniart after Jean-Antoine Houdon. It is marked with a hidden inside the pedestal.
Fast & neat shipping in France, Europe & worldwide.
Dimensions
→ Height : 46 cm
→ width : 25 cm
→ Depth : 16 cm
→ Weight : 3.3 kg
650 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Terracotta
Width: 25
Height: 46
Depth: 16
Reference (ID): 1697563
Availability: In stock
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