This refined bronze sculpture captures a moment of lively anecdotal realism, portraying a young naked fisherman caught in a startled moment. The figure rests on a shaped marble base that supports a naturalistic rock, where the presence of a crab reveals the cause of the boy's sudden movement: the young man retracts his body in a dynamic twist, placing one hand on his foot due to the annoyance of the pinch received, while the other arm stretches backwards to maintain balance.
The work stands out for its accurate anatomical rendering, evident in the tension of the muscles and the definition of the slender torso, typical of late nineteenth-century genre portraiture. The dark patina of the bronze enhances the luminous contrasts on the agile forms, giving the scene an almost photographic spontaneity that transforms a small daily incident into a graceful work of art full of vitality.
dimensions 52 x 20 x 25 cm (H x W x D)
SKU 426353
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SILVER Seller in Bari, Italia
