Blacksmith, 19th Century, Bronze

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Bronze sculpture of a blacksmith from the 19th century. France.
This sculpture depicts a blacksmith resting, wearing the typical garb … Read more Bronze sculpture of a blacksmith from the 19th century. France.
This sculpture depicts a blacksmith resting, wearing the typical garb of the trade, including a long protective apron and headdress. He is depicted placing a hammer on an anvil. The work is part of the French Symbolist sculpture movement, which aims to extol the virtue of work. The anatomy of the body is highly realistic, with significant muscular definition.

Dimensions: height 46 cm, width 13 cm, depth 13 cm See less