Important Bronze "Diane Chasseresse" by J. Geleyn - Early 20th century

This large patinated bronze entitled "Diane Chasseresse" by Joseph Louis Geleyn is a captivating work depicting the mythological goddess Diane accompanied by a young stag. The sculpture features a nude Diana blowing a hunting horn and holding a knife in her left hand. Beside her, an exhausted and out-of-breath stag raises its head to the sky. The details are remarkable: the muscles and contours of the female figure's body are finely sculpted, as is the animal's coat. The patina of the green and brown bronze adds depth and richness to the work, accentuating its visual appeal. This sculpture captures a dynamic and expressive moment, perfectly illustrating the emblematic role of Diana the goddess of the hunt in mythology. A piece that combines power and elegance!
This work is signed on the terrace by the artist and annotated "Fonderie nationale des bronzes firme J. Petermann st Gilles Bruxelles". It is a reduction of the monumental work installed in 1909 in Beloeil, Belgium, donated by Baron Descamps-david, then Minister of Science and Art.
Joseph Louis Geleyn (1863-1934) was a Belgian sculptor and pupil of Thomas Vinçotte. In 1888 and 1891, he took part in the Prix de Rome competition. He produced portraits, monumental works, statues and allegorical figures. In 1895, he took part in the competition organized by the Classe de l'Académie des Beaux-arts de Belgique. In 1894, he exhibited at the Exposition Universelle des Beaux-Arts in Antwerp. In 1897 and 1910, he took part in the Brussels Universal Exhibition.

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Period: Early 20th
Very good condition.
Delivery by quotation in France and abroad.
Dimensions :
Height : 66 cm
Width : 55 cm
Depth : 41 cm
Weight : 28.5 kg
reference : 232V

Ref: KU609Z1K7R