Jean-Baptiste Clesinger “Taureau Romain” Bronze Sculpture, Barbedienne Foundry, Rome 1858 art glass jug the mat showcases the same

the mat showcases the same attention to detail and symmetry seen in larger workshop carpets

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Loose yet expressive brushwork creates remarkable depth within the dense canopy

What makes this example especially appealing is that the decoration continues to the interior of the lid

while the frame itself is adorned with lush floral and acanthus leaf motifs

Jean-Baptiste Clesinger “Taureau Romain” Bronze Sculpture, Barbedienne Foundry, Rome 1858 art glass jug the mat showcases the sameThis impressive bronze sculpture is a reduction of Taureau Romain (Roman Bull), one of the most celebrated animal subjects by the renowned French sculptor Jean Baptiste Clesinger (18141883). Originally modeled during the artists travels in Italy, the work captures the strength and dignity of a Roman breeding bull with remarkable realism and vitality. Cast by the prestigious Barbedienne Foundry, one of the foremost French art foundries of the 19th