Full-figure representation of the Roman goddess Diana. Shown in transparent drapery, she stands on a small ridge.
He holds a bow in his left hand and raises his right hand in a gesture of firing a shot.she covered her right breast to get more freedom.
At her feet lies a hunted animal, alluding to her nightly hunts in the moonlight.
DIANA ON THE HUNT, H. Levasseur, France, 19th/20th century
zł4,500.00
Full-figure representation of the Roman goddess Diana. Shown in transparent drapery, she stands on a small ridge.
He holds a bow in his left hand and raises his right hand in a gesture of firing a shot.she covered her right breast to get more freedom.
At her feet lies a hunted animal, alluding to her nightly hunts in the moonlight.
Description
Signature: Levasseur
Henri Louis Levasseur (1853-1934) - French sculptor, trained by Auguste Dumont and Eugen Delaplanche. He specialized in mythological, historical and religious representations. His sculptures are characterized by the plasticity of the material and an extraordinary ability to render detail. He regularly exhibited his works at the Paris Salons. His works can be found in many distinguished cultural and art institutions, such as the Orangerie in the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris or the Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow.
"font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Noto Serif', serif;"France, 19th/20th centuryGilded bronze.
Dimensions: 39cm x 20cm x 15cm
State of preservation: good.