Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux - Bacchante with Lowered Eyes (1872)

In this wonderful master piece, one can definitely see the antique elements that influenced the sculptor, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, who is the creator of this bronze woman’s head and also signed it. The sculpture consists of 100% bronze and is set on an elegant marble base that underlines the heroic atmosphere that surrounds this unique sculpture. The many features of the woman’s face and hair are portrayed in various details. And who could resist this secret smile? This naturalistic sculpture therefore is a must-have for every collector of antique sculptures and fans of Jean-Baptise Carpeaux.

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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, the designer of this piece of art, was born on May 14, 1827 in Valenciennes (France) and died on October 12, 1875 in Courbevoie near Paris. Already as a school child did Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux finance his way of life with the help of commissions by various employers. Years later, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux attended the renowned Parisian École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts. Afterwards, he went on a rather long journey to Italy, where he stayed a couple of years and studied the old masters of fine arts and discovered his passion for antique images. Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux later returned to Paris where he became a well-known naturalistic sculptor.

Height: 54 cm
Width: 28 cm
Depth: 23 cm
Weight: 21 kg
100% Bronze