Statue Depicting The Young Romilly (1863): Young Boy With A Dog, In Carrara Marble

Statue depicting the young Romilly (1863) Attributed to Alexander Munro (1825–1871) White Carrara statuary marble • Dimensions: height 92 cm • width 70 cm • depth 35 cm • weight 100 kg • Condition: Very Good • Period: 1863 (19th century—Victorian/Pre-Raphaelite era) • Description of the work: This extraordinary sculpture in white Carrara statuary marble is a masterpiece of rare sensitivity and elegance, imbued with the romanticism typical of the Victorian era. The work depicts the young Romilly (inspired by the famous and tragic medieval legend of the Boy of Egremont, immortalized in the poems of William Wordsworth and Rogers), captured in a moment of tender and faithful communion with his hunting dog. The boy wears a finely sculpted medieval tunic, with a heraldic coat of arms prominently displayed on his chest. The figure rests on a naturalistic pedestal of extraordinary artistry, where the marble appears to soften, giving life to detailed ferns and soft moss. The choice of Carrara statuary marble—a favorite of the great masters throughout history—lends the sculpture an almost ethereal luminosity. The surface finish captures the light in a sublime way, highlighting the delicacy of the boy’s face and the realistic texture of the dog’s fur. • Biography: Alexander Munro (Inverness, 1825 – Cannes, 1871) was one of the most important British sculptors of the 19th century, closely associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. A precocious talent, Munro moved to London under the patronage of Charles Barry (architect of the British Parliament) and soon became a central figure in the circle of John Ruskin, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and Arthur Hughes. Munro was renowned for his extraordinary ability to infuse his subjects with poetic grace, purity of line, and profound psychological insight, setting himself apart from cold, academic Neoclassicism. Among his most famous works are the high relief *Paolo and Francesca* (exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851) and the public sculptures for the Oxford University Museum. His work, particularly that depicting classical and literary subjects, is characterized by delicate craftsmanship, which is faithfully reflected in this splendid example from 1863. • Packaging will be handled directly by Cenzi ArtGallery on an EPAL wooden pallet fully lined with wood, using professional, specialized materials inside! Shipping will be fast and trackable. • CENZI ArtGallery provides a certificate of authenticity and an appraisal for all the works of art you have decided to purchase.