Bronze Sculpture Depicting A Blacksmith - 19th Century. France
19th-century bronze sculpture depicting a blacksmith. France.
This sculpture depicts a blacksmith taking a break; he is wearing the typical attire of the trade, notably the long protective apron and his headgear. He is depicted resting a hammer on an anvil. The work belongs to the French Symbolist sculpture movement, which aims to exalt the virtue of labor. We can observe a strong sense of realism in the body’s anatomy; in fact, the muscular definition is quite pronounced.
Dimensions: height 46 cm, width 13 cm, depth 13 cm
This sculpture depicts a blacksmith taking a break; he is wearing the typical attire of the trade, notably the long protective apron and his headgear. He is depicted resting a hammer on an anvil. The work belongs to the French Symbolist sculpture movement, which aims to exalt the virtue of labor. We can observe a strong sense of realism in the body’s anatomy; in fact, the muscular definition is quite pronounced.
Dimensions: height 46 cm, width 13 cm, depth 13 cm
850 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 13
Height: 46
Depth: 13
Reference (ID): 1814999
Availability: In stock
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