François Pompon Bear - Ice Blue
François Pompon Bear - Ice Blue
François Pompon Bear - Ice Blue
François Pompon Bear - Ice Blue
François Pompon Bear - Ice Blue
François Pompon Bear - Ice Blue

François Pompon Bear - Ice Blue

RF006797
The reproduction of the White Bear is an identical cast of the original sculpture by François Pompon (1855-1933), on display at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Dijon. Each of the reproductions from the Rmn-Grand Palais molding workshop reveals the talent of this great animal sculptor, and exalts the lyricism...
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Characteristics

Dimensions
Petit modèle L. 28 x H. 15 x l. 8 cm / Grand modèle L. 48 x H. 25 x l. 13 cm
Material of the original work
Marbre
Art movements
20th century, 19th century, Modern & Contemporary Art
Maintenance
Do not expose to a direct heat source. Cleaning: soft, dry cloth
Artist
François Pompon (1855-1933)
SMALL MODEL
Reference
RF006797
EAN
3336729214198
Matière de l'article
Hand-patinated resin
Package Dimensions
37cm x 13.5cm x 26cm
BIG MODEL
Reference
RF006804
EAN
3336729242627
Matière de l'article
Hand patinated resin
Package Dimensions
48cm x 16cm x 26cm
Original work kept at
Musée des beaux arts, Dijon

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The work and its artist

François Pompon (1855-1933)

François Pompon (1855-1933)

Son of a cabinetmaker, François Pompon entered the school of fine arts (Ecole des Beaux-Arts) of Dijon after having earned his living in Saulieu as a stone and wood worker. He studied architecture and sculpture and acquired basic knowledge in engraving.In 1874, he left for Paris and, thanks to contacts with contractors transforming Paris during the Second Empire, was able to produce decorative figures and caryatids for the façade of City Hall. For the next fifteen years, he worked as Rodin's assistant.It was only at the age of 67, with the 1922 Salon, that he attained success with the "White Bear".Especially known as a sculptor of animals, he exalted lyricism in light by polished surfaces with an economy of detail.After having been placed at the "Jardins des Plantes", the three hundred pieces bequeathed by F. Pompon were transferred to Dijon, at the Musée des Beaux-Arts.
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