Sculpture - Young Girl With Swallows , Jean - Louis Gregoire (1840–1890) - Bronze

An elegant bronze sculpture with a brown patina , depicting a young girl captivated by the return of the swallows , by the academic sculptor Jean-Louis Gregoire .
She is depicted seated on a richly ornamented , naturalistic base , wearing a traditional corset dress of the period with flowing drapery .
The young girl is watching a pair of swallows that have just landed at her feet , the scene illustrates the ideal harmony between humanity and nature .
The sculptor’s signature , "L.Grégoire" engraved on the side of the pedestal .
Antique bronze dating from the second half of the 19th century .
In very good condition with a beautiful patina .

Height : 48 cm

Jean-Louis Gregoire (1840–1890)

Jean-Louis Gregoire was a famous French academic sculptor , born in Paris on December 17 , 1840 .

The son of a metal engraver , he was steered toward the arts at a very early age .
He began his apprenticeship at the School of Fine - Arts , where he studied under the sculptor Jules Salmson (1823–1902) .
He exhibited at the Salon Of French Artists from 1867 to 1890.

He created numerous works in the academic style .
He primarily created busts and works inspired by classical themes , but also produced works related to the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and its aftermath .
He was a member of the Society of French Artists .

Jean-Louis Gregoire died in Paris on January 4 , 1890 .
He is buried at "Pere-Lachaise Cemetery" , his grave bears the name "Louis Jean Gregoire" , with "Louis" possibly being his common first name , as he signed his works "L. Grégoire" .