Gabriele Parente, Female Figure, Bronze, 19th Century

Gabriele Parente, Female Figure, bronze, 19th century

Gabriele Parente (Naples, 1875–1899)

Female Figure

DIMENSIONS: Total height including marble 47 cm - Width 43 cm - Depth 35 cm

This refined bronze sculpture, signed by Gabriele Parente, stands out for its intense expressiveness and extraordinary sculptural quality.

The female figure, captured in an upward movement, seems to emerge from the material itself: the smooth, luminous body contrasts with the rougher, more vibrant base, creating a powerful dialogue between form and material. The face, turned upward, conveys a sense of inner momentum, almost a restrained ecstasy, while the flowing hair adds dynamism to the composition.

The deep, warm burnished patina enhances the volumes and underscores the artist’s mastery in anatomical rendering and the modulation of light. The elegant and understated marble base completes the work, lending it balance and a commanding presence.

Parente, an artist with a brief yet intense career, is known for his ability to blend realism and idealization—qualities fully evident in this sculpture, where the natural form is transformed into a poetic vision.

A work of great charm and strong personality, capable of harmonizing with both classical and contemporary settings, ideal for collections of Italian sculpture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.