Statue, Windhond naar Mêne - 17 cm - Bronze

This is a bronze of a whippet or greyhound, a reproduction of the work by the famous 19th-century French sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne.

Details of the image
The image shows an elegant greyhound, a whippet or greyhound, standing on an ornate oval base.

Style: It fits within the 'Animalier' style, a 19th-century French art movement that focused on realistic animal sculptures.

Material and Finish: The sculpture is made of metal, bronze, with a rich, dark patina that emphasizes the muscles and coat of the dog.

The oval base has decorative, carved patterns.

Many such images are reproductions or later castings of Mêne's original works, which are highly collected. Original, signed pieces by Mêne (1810-1879) can be found in museums and with specialized antique dealers.

Dimensions are: 18 long by 17 cm high, 8 cm wide.