Le Travail, Victor Rousseau, Early 20th-Century, Bronze

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Bronze entitled "Work", signed in two places by the sculptor Victor Rousseau (1865 - 1954). Of Belgian origin, he carved stones from an early age and then participated in the construction of the colossal Palace of Justice in Brussels. Through his various travels, Rousseau was inspired by the art nouveau in France, Greek in England, and the renaissance style in Italy.
This sculpture depicts a blacksmith, with a confident look, and a large head of hair and a beard. He is lightly dressed, with a thick drape tied behind his back, revealing an obviously muscular body, highlighted by a golden patina. The man's left hand is resting on his hip, while his right hand holds the handle of an imposing hammer, itself resting on an anvil. Last of the craftsman's legs is a wheel with notches, and at his feet are pliers.
A plaque bearing the name of the work and its author is affixed to the terrace of this bronze, and Rousseau's signature is also present on one side.
The piece rests on a square base of sea-green marble with chamfers.
The artist nicknamed "the sculptor of souls" offers us here a tribute to the hard work and manual labor that certainly contributed to making this blacksmith a man of assertive virility.

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Period : Early XXth century

Weight : 5.2 kgs

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Creator	Rousseau Victor
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1920 to 1929
Country of Manufacture	France
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Antique
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	RVK-1077431
Materials	Bronze, Marble
Color	Tan
Width	21 cm 21 cm
Depth	16 cm 16 cm
Height	44 cm 44 cm

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