A sculpture depicting a young girl performing her morning toilet
Slightly bent over, she hastily arranges her thick hair. At the same time, she pays no attention to the riding up of her shirt, the delicate material of which clings to her shapely thighs.
The stony ground suggests that she bathed at a nearby water source.
MORNING TOILET, A. Lavergne, France, 2nd half of the 19th century
zł4,500.00
A sculpture depicting a young girl performing her morning toilet
Slightly bent over, she hastily arranges her thick hair. At the same time, she pays no attention to the riding up of her shirt, the delicate material of which clings to her shapely thighs.
The stony ground suggests that she bathed at a nearby water source.
Description
Signature: Lavergne
Adolphe Jean Lavergne (1852-1901) - French figurative sculptor, known for his full-figure and bust representations. The heroes of his works are very often representatives of the rural community, shown performing everyday activities.
France, 2nd half of the 19th century
Patinated bronze.
Dimensions: 45cm x 19cm x 17cm
Condition: natural abrasions.