Late 19th-Century Belle Époque Bronze Fisherman Sculpture by the Author Vincenzo Gemito, Italy

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Late 19th-century Belle Époque bronze fisherman sculpture by the author Vincenzo Gemito, Italy

By: Vincenzo Gemito
Material: bronze, copper, tin, … Read more Late 19th-century Belle Époque bronze fisherman sculpture by the author Vincenzo Gemito, Italy

By: Vincenzo Gemito
Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal
Technique: cast, molded, patinated, metalwork, polished
Dimensions: 8.25 in x 6 in x 9 in
Date: late 19th century
Style: Belle Époque
Place of origin: Italy

Capturing the raw energy of Neapolitan life, this bronze figure depicts a young fisherman crouched atop a rocky outcrop, his body tensed in a moment of focused triumph. The youth is shown in a dynamic, naturalistic pose, holding a freshly caught fish firmly between his hands with a sense of playful immediacy. Below him, the base merges into a stylized marine scene featuring a dolphin, where the artist’s signature is cast directly into the textured surface. The metalwork displays a rich, deep patina that accentuates the anatomical precision of the boy’s slender frame and the fluid movement of his hair.

Vincenzo Gemito, a master of Italian Realism during the Belle Époque, was renowned for his ability to translate the spirit of the street and sea into bronze. His technique reflects a profound understanding of light and shadow, elevating a vernacular subject into a sophisticated study of human form and coastal vitality. See less