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Bronze proof, with brown patina , depicting
a hare at rest , presented in
an attitude of observation , by the sculptor
Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) .
The hare is represented with a slender body , with long erect ears , its large and powerful hind legs folded under the body , designed for running , ensuring it a good relaxation .
They also allow the hare to sit up to gain some height and observe its environment with a wider field of vision .
In animal sculpture , Mêne's bronzes are all perfectly treated in a realistic manner , and represented with an artistic truth and an anatomical rigor that will not weaken over the years .
Signature of the sculptor
"P.J.MÊNE" in hollow , on the naturalistic oval terrace , decorated with alfalfa .
Sculpture of old edition , period second part of the 19th century .
Perfect state of conservation and patina .
Dimensions : 9 cm x 11.8 cm
Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879)
Pierre - Jules Mêne is
a French sculptor , born on March 25 , 1810 in Paris , the city where he died on May 20 , 1879 .
He is considered to be one of the main representatives of animal sculpture in the 19th century .
Pierre - Jules Mene produced many animal sculptures , particularly in vogue under the Second Empire , like Antoine-Louis Barye , Auguste Caïn , Pierre Louis Rouillard and , later , François Pompon .
P.J Mêne specialized in small bronzes, and did not produce work for public statuary .
His animal subjects have enjoyed great popular success .
Exclusive publisher of his works , the perfection of his productions is widely recognized .
He reveals himself ,
with Antoine-Louis Barye , as the one whose success has been the most constant , and this over the longest period .
Pierre - Jules Mêne appears to be one of the best wax practitioners of his time . Ref: P4I54YENHC
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