Agnes de Frumerie
The Apprentice C0182
Inventory NumberC0182Size
12" H x 3 1/2" WPeriod
Art NouveauCountry of Origin
FranceYear Made
1900
Description
The subject of this delightful sculpture may be an artist or skilled artisan. His elegance is conveyed through a classical contraposto pose, which shifts his weight to the right leg. The idea of celebrating the working class in art was an avant garde phenomenon that began in France the mid-19th century. Dating from 1900, this sculpture was probably included in Lachenal's stand at the Paris Exposition Universelle, where he was awarded a gold medal. Marks: Agnes de Frumerie; Lachenal Ceramiste [painted]; 1900 [impressed and painted]
