Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824–1887) - Lot 69

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Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824–1887) - Lot 69
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824–1887) The Cicada Light brown patina bronze Signed “A. CARRIER BELLEUSE” Titled “CIGALE / By Carrier-Belleuse” in a cartouche on the front H. 69 cm Inspired by Jean de la Fontaine’s fable, Carrier-Belleuse depicts the Cicada—in the form of a female allegory—singing and playing the mandolin. She is the counterpart to the Ant, depicted spinning wool.
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