SCULPTURE - THE GLEANER , EUGENE AIZELIN (1821–1902) - BRONZE

A significant bronze cast with a brown patina , depicting a young woman carrying sheaves of wheat , topped by a dragonfly , titled "The Gleaner", by the sculptor Eugene Aizelin (1821–1902) .
The sheaf of wheat has always been a symbol of happiness and prosperity .
The young woman’s posture is full of movement and grace .
The work displays striking realism , highlighting the influence of Naturalism in 19th-century art .
"The Gleaner" goes beyond the simple depiction of a figure , it raises social awareness and highlights the silent labor of women , who are often forgotten .
The sculptor follows in the tradition of socially engaged artists concerned with the social issues of his time .
The sculptor’s signature "E.AIZELIN" , is incised on the richly chiseled naturalistic pedestal .
Antique sculpture dating from the late 19th century .
In perfect condition with excellent patina .

Height : 84 cm

Eugene-Antoine François Aizelin (1821–1902)

Eugene -Antoine François Aizelin , known as "Eugene Aizelin", was a famous French academic sculptor, born in Paris in 1821 .

The son of the draftsman Claude-Jacques Aizelin , he entered the School of Fine-Arts in 1844 , where he studied under the sculptors Jules Ramey and Auguste Dumont .
Eugène Aizelin participated in the Salons from 1852 to 1897, and in the Paris World’s Fairs in 1878, 1889, and 1900.
He received several awards : a third medal at the 1859 Salon , a second medal in 1861 , and a third medal at the 1878 World’s Fair .
His plaster model of the "Mignon" group was exhibited at the 1880 Salon , the marble version was exhibited the following year , and the bronze version was sent to the 1889 World’s Fair , where he was awarded a gold medal .

Eugène Aizelin received commissions for Parisian monuments : Theatre of Chatelet , Opera Garnier , Paris City Hall , Louvre Palace and the Trinite and Saint-Roch Churches .

Eugene-Antoine François Aizelin , was named a "Knight of the Legion of Honor" in 1867 and promoted to Officer of the same order in 1892 .

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