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A finely cast bronze sculpture depicting The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron, after the celebrated model by François …
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A finely cast bronze sculpture depicting The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron, after the celebrated model by François Rude (French, 1784–1855). This powerful neoclassical composition captures the mythological moment in which Chiron, the wise centaur, instructs the young Achilles in the art of archery.
The dynamic grouping presents Achilles in contrapposto, drawing his bow with youthful determination, while Chiron—muscular and commanding—guides and protects him. The centaur’s raised arm and flowing drapery create dramatic movement, balancing the tension of the drawn arrow. At their feet lie symbolic attributes, including a lyre and quiver, referencing the dual education of the hero in both martial and cultural arts.
The composition ultimately derives its inspiration from Jean-Baptiste Regnault’s monumental 1783 Salon painting, L’Education d’Achille par le Centaure Chiron, which deeply influenced later sculptural interpretations of the subject. Rude’s sculptural rendering translates the painterly grandeur into a three-dimensional neoclassical masterpiece, celebrated for anatomical precision and expressive modeling.
This example features a rich, nuanced brown patina with warm highlights accentuating the musculature and refined detailing. The naturalistic base, modeled as rocky terrain, anchors the composition with stability and visual weight.
France, 19th Century.
Dimensions:
Height: 19 in
Width: 21 in
Depth: 8 in
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- Dimensions
- 21ʺW × 8ʺD × 19ʺH
- Styles
- Figurative
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- Beautiful Condition Beautiful Condition less
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