Sculpture - Lioness And Cubs , Victor Peter (1840-1918) - Bronze

Important bronze print , featuring a lioness accompanied by her two cubs , embodying the beauty and strength of motherhood in the animal kingdom , by sculptor Victor Peter .
The composition presents a majestic lioness , symbolizing both power and gentleness .
She tenderly licks one of her cubs , settled between her paws, a gesture that emphasizes affection and protection.
The other cub, perched behind her, paws on her back, evokes the youthful energy and carefree spirit of youth .
This family scene illustrates the interdependence between mother and cubs , and reminds us that even the most powerful creatures of the savannah are also figures of tenderness and devotion .
This work testifies to the remarkable talent of the sculptor , who manages to capture not only the physical realism of the lions , but also the emotion intrinsic to the act of maternal care .
Through his technical skill and keen sense of visual storytelling , Victor Peter invites the viewer to reflect on the duality of strength and gentleness within the animal world .
This sculpture , both simple and complex , remains a poignant testament to maternal intimacy .
Bronze group signed "V. PETER" on the naturalistic terrace, front left .
Sand cast by the Thiebaut Foundry, circa 1895 .
Circular foundry stamp "Thiebaut Frères Paris" on the terrace, rear right .
Perfect state of preservation and patina .

Dimensions : 18 cm x 36.5 cm x 15.5 cm

Victor Peter (1840-1918)

Victor Peter was a french sculptor and engraver , born in Paris , on December 20, 1840 .
His artistic career was marked by training with eminent masters of his time , notably at the School of Fine Arts in Paris , where he acquired a refined technique and a sensitivity to detail .

V.Peter began his apprenticeship in the studio of the sculptor François Theodore Delvaux .
He then trained with the sculptor Alexandre Falguiere , whom he befriended , as well as with Jules Dalou , Antonin Mercie and Auguste Rodin .
He began his career at the Salon of French Artists in 1873 , where he won a third-class medal in 1879.
Victor Peter's work is distinguished by its realism, striking a balance between academic rigor and artistic expression .
He took part in the Universal Exposition , where he was awarded a bronze medal in 1889, a second-class medal in 1898 , and a gold medal in 1900 .

Victor Peter was appointed professor at the School of Fine Arts of Paris , in 1901.
In parallel to his sculptural practice , he contributed to the training of new generations of artists as a teacher .
His impact on the artistic milieu is felt in particular through his students , who will perpetuate his legacy .
Thus , Victor Peter remains a leading figure in French sculpture , recognized for his dedication to art and his lasting influence .

Victor Peter died , on March 29, 1918 , at 192 rue de Vaugirard , Paris .