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Old 19th century clock in green marble, topped with a statue representing a young woman. This work is signed on the terrace by Émile Bruchon, entitled "L'Orage".
The late 19th century was a period of great artistic innovation in France, marked by movements such as naturalism, symbolism and later Art Nouveau. Bruchon's works reflect the influence of these trends, highlighting everyday reality, human emotion and a natural aesthetic.
Émile Bruchon's "L'Orage" is a lively and emotive work, capturing a specific and universal moment. It demonstrates the artist's talent for combining detailed realism with emotional and narrative depth.
Émile Bruchon (1806-1895) was a 19th-century French sculptor, known for his works in bronze and regula (an alloy of zinc and other metals). Active mainly in the late 19th century, he is known for his Art Nouveau and Art Deco style sculptures, often depicting human figures and scenes from everyday life. Bruchon's works are generally realistic, with great attention to detail and expressions. He mainly worked in bronze and regulates it.
The work can symbolize the struggle against natural elements, innocence in the face of the inevitable forces of nature, or even a moment of human vulnerability in the face of the unpredictability of the world.
Dimensions: 31 x 21 cm Height: 61 cm
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