A figurative group depicting the titular personification of Twilight.
The winged woman is shown in full nude. Her slender, curved body resembles the shape of a crescent moon.
With raised arms, she darkens the lamp, looking tenderly at the sleeping putti. Safe in the shadow of their mother's wings, they have fallen into a deep, peaceful sleep.
LE CRÉPUSCULE, Émile Andre Boisseau, France, 19th century
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A figurative group depicting the titular personification of Twilight.
The winged woman is shown in full nude. Her slender, curved body resembles the shape of a crescent moon.
With raised arms, she darkens the lamp, looking tenderly at the sleeping putti. Safe in the shadow of their mother's wings, they have fallen into a deep, peaceful sleep.
Description
The marble version of "Le Crepusuele" was exhibited in 1883 at the Paris Salon. It was awarded a gold medal and then purchased for the Elysée Palace. Due to its popularity, the Thiébaut foundry bought the rights to issue the model in bronze.
Signature: Boisseau
Émile Boisseau (1842-1923) - French sculptor who studied with Auguste Dumont and Jean Marie Bonnassieux inÉcole des Baux Arts. From 1868 he exhibited his works at the Salons, enjoying wide recognition among the Parisians of the time. He created works for both owners of private residences and key representatives of urban spaces. His sculptures adorn the facades of buildings on rue Drouot and on the Square du Champ de Mars. In 1900 he was awarded the Legion of Honour.France, 19th century
Brown.
Dimensions: 72cm x 54cm x 35cm
Condition of preservation: very good.