Bouraine, Marcel: Diane The Huntress And Her Two Greyhounds, Silver-plated Bronze

Diana the Huntress with Greyhounds – Art Deco sculpture, circa 1925–1935

A significant Art Deco sculpture depicting a young nude woman, evoking Diana the Huntress, accompanied by two leaping greyhounds.

The composition stands out for its remarkable dynamism. The female figure, captured in the act of walking briskly, guides her two greyhounds, whose slender bodies seem suspended in space. The elongated silhouettes, the tension in the lines, and the movement of the animals lend the entire piece a sense of speed and lightness.

The contrasting patinas—silver for the female figure and gold for the greyhounds—emphasize the elegance of this composition, characteristic of Art Deco sculpture from the 1920s and 1930s.

The piece rests on a rectangular terrace with a dark patina, which in turn sits on a base of veined green marble.

Marcel-André Bouraine is one of the leading French sculptors of the Art Deco period. His works are characterized by a pursuit of movement, stylized forms, and the elegance of the female figures.