Seated Draped Woman - 19th Century Bronze - James Pradier (1790-1852)

James Pradier is an early 19th-century artist who produced produced a number of sculptures in the neoclassical neoclassical movement. His work is linked to Greek mythology. mythological and allegorical figures, such as Venuses, nymphs nymphs, bacchantes, and female allegories (Justice, Poetry, Beauty).
Female bodies are treated with an with a sensuality rare in the academic sculpture of his time. of his time.
The drapery are fine and supple, used to emphasize the body's lines. lines of the body
Perfect condition .
Weight 3 kg 920
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James Pradier The Swiss artist James Pradier (1790-1852) a key figure in 19th-century sculpture. century sculpture. Born in Geneva, he was apprenticed to a watch engraver engraver's workshop at the age of 12. He then enrolled public drawing school with his brother, who decided to go into decided to take up painting.
James Pradier decides to follow him in Paris, where he worked for François-Frédéric Lemot. He is admitted to the École des Beaux-Arts, where he studied under François by François Rude and David d'Angers. works for the Prix de Rome, giving him access to the Académie de France in Rome.
In addition to his work as a sculptor as a sculptor, he perfected his drawing skills at the Académie de Saint-Luc.
In 1819, he returned to Paris and won a gold medal at the Salon, which made him him a reputation and enabled him to receive commissions, first public commissions.