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This reproduction of the White Bear is a cast of the original statue by sculptor François Pompon, on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon. The most famous version, however, is the one that has been on display at the Musée d'Orsay since 1986.

François Pompon's masterful work reached its peak at the 1922 Salon d'Automne, where the original plaster cast of the White Bear astonished both the public and critics. In reaction to the tormented expressionism of his mentor Auguste Rodin, the artist opted for a radical simplification of forms and a rejection of strict geometry, favoring an intuitive grasp of movement.
His animal depictions, stripped of all superfluous detail, reflect a deep appreciation for traditional materials and a quest for universal purity.
Today, while the studio collection is preserved by the city of Dijon at its Museum of Fine Arts, the most iconic example of this monumental sculpture stands majestically at the Musée d'Orsay, establishing itself as an essential icon of modernity.