Jean-Baptiste CARPEAUX (1827-1875), The Wounded Love, late 19th century

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875), The Wounded Love, late 19th century. Plaster sculpture with a pink patina depicting a love seated on a rock, with its left arm bandaged, holding a quiver. In the summer of 1873, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux spent a holiday with his wife and son Charles at Alexandre Dumas fils' home near Dieppe. This sculpture was inspired by his son, who, during the train journey, injured his arm but smiled at him through tears, like Cupid in sorrow. Executed in marble and exhibited at the Salon the following year, the work was met with great success from both the public and critics, praising both its tragic expression and exceptional quality of execution. Two additional marble replicas were made during the artist's lifetime. Dimensions: H 74 x W 52 cm x D 30 cm. Bibliography: Michel Poletti and Alain Richarme, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux Sculptor, Catalogue Raisonné of the Published Work, Paris, 2003. Diane CHATELET - IMPOSSIBLE GALLERY General Antiques Dealer Expert in Furniture and Art Objects with the European Chamber of Experts in Art Works (CECOA) FREE VALUATIONS - PURCHASE - SALE