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Baigneuse Surprise / Bather Surprised, Aimé-Jules Dalou (French, 1838-1902), Signed DALOU, Inscribed Susse Fres Edrs Paris, Inset with Susse Fres Editeurs/Paris foundry pastille, Bronze with a rich dark brown patina, Height: 21 5/8 in (55cm)
Exhibition
Aimé-Jules Dalou
27 Nov 2014 – 31 Jan 2015
Regular hours
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Monday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 18:00
Cost of entry
Free entry
Address
- 6 Duke Street St James's
- London
England - SW1Y 6BN
- United Kingdom
Aimé-Jules Dalou was one of the leading French sculptors of the late 19th century. He was the most prolific monument maker in Paris during the 1880s and 1890s and his contribution of iconic statues to the French capital rivals that of his great contemporary Rodin.
About
After the fall of the Paris Commune in 1871, Dalou spend the rest of the decade in exile in England. During his stay he developed a strong English patronage and
helped to influence a new generation of British Sculptors, whose work came to be known as ’New Sculpture’.
On his return to Paris, Dalou concentrated primarily on the design and execution of large-scale monuments, including his masterful 'Monument to the Republic’.
The exhibition at Bowman Sculpture will include key models as well as less known works from throughout Dalou’s career, including Bathers, Workers, Mythological Subjects, and Nudes.
The exhibition will be a mix of works for sale and on loan. Prices start around £7,000.
