Description
Late 19th century Family Of Merino Sheep Jules Moigniez - This Highly Detailed<br>Bronze By Animal Sculptor Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894) Was First Exhibited<br>At The 1861 Salon In Paris. Not Only Has The Sculptor Created An Attractive,<br>Well-Balanced Family Group But He Has Detailed Every Curl Of The Wool And<br>Modelled An Almost Barye-Like Series Of Folds In The Loose Skin And Wool Of The<br>Necks. The Modelling Of The Foliage Is Excellent, A Moigniez Trademark. - In<br>Common With The Accepted Ideas Of The Period, Moigniez Has Put One Of The Sheep,<br>In This Case The Proud Ram, With His Front Feet On A Rock, Giving It Added<br>Height And Perspective, And Allowing The Viewer'S Attention To Be Drawn In A<br>Slightly Asymmetrical Triangle. - Family Of Merino Sheep Was Cast In France In<br>The 19Th Century, Most Likely In The Highly Regarded Foundry Operated By The<br>Artist's Father. The Sculpture Has An Aged Patina In Tones Of Browns. It Stands<br>11.5" High By 15.5 " Wide.<br><br>Jules Moigniez (28 May 1835 – 29 May 1894) was a French animalier sculptor who<br>worked during the 19th century. His output was primarily cast in bronzeand he<br>frequently exhibited his sculptures at the Paris Salon. He was best known for<br>his bronzes depicting birds, although his skill and versatility enabled him to<br>produce quality horse sculptures (primarily racehorses), dog sculptures and<br>scenes. His bird sculptures were among the finest ever created in his time.
