Ary Bitter (1883-1973), Young Girl With A Kid

This young girl with a kid presents one of the most characteristic themes in Ary Bitter's repertoire, where the female figure and the animal are united in a remarkably natural composition. The young woman, nude and reclining, gently holds the kid, which seeks her face. The nuanced and deep brown patina enhances the sense of volume, while the dark green marble base veined with white reinforces the work's presence. A sculptor from Marseille, trained at the École des Beaux-Arts before continuing his career in Paris, Ary Bitter (1883-1973) established himself as one of the most representative artists of French decorative sculpture in the first half of the 20th century. His work, regularly exhibited, is distinguished by a constant attention to clarity of line and the elegance of its subjects. Female figures and animals occupy a central place in his work, imbued with a highly personal sense of serene naturalism that, through its refinement, echoes the spirit of Art Deco. Signed. 32.5 x 80 x 24 cm