Agathon Léonard
(Lille 1841-1923 Paris)

La Javanaise

Exhibited at the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in 1913
Brown and giltbrown patined bronze
Signed A. Léonard, with the Susse-Frères foundry mark and inscribed PB for the chiselor Barbier
Lifetime cast, original edition, circa 1910
Height 44,8cm

Léonard was without a doubt inspired by the Javanese dancers he saw at the World Exhibition of 1889. He has wonderfully captured the Indonesian charm. The subtle gesture of the hand with the bowed fingers. The concentrated yet mysterious smile on her face and the beautifully worked robe show he carefully studied the dancers.

Literature:
Böstge, I., Agathon Léonard, Le geste Art Nouveau, Paris, 2003, ill. P 85

 

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