"Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Of The Goddess Diana By U. Cipriani"
This large and elegant sculpture is an iconic work of the Art Deco style, created by the Italian sculptor Ugo Cipriani (1887-1960). It is a representation of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, circa 1930, kneeling in a dynamic pose. Contrary to appearances, it is not bronze but patinated terracotta. This technique, very common in the 1930s, made it possible to imitate the look of bronze, here an "antique" green patina. Cipriani was famous for his athletic female figures, often accompanied by animals or mythological accessories. Style: The lines are stylized, and the flowing hair is typical of the Art Deco aesthetic, which favors movement and clean, geometric forms. 
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