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Large French Bronze Bust of Diana the Huntress
$5,250
£4,001.64
€4,615.47
CA$7,456.57
A$8,012.87
CHF 4,299.37
MX$94,386.69
NOK 54,059.80
SEK 49,383.27
DKK 34,494.23
About the Item
After Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828)
Bust of Diana
Bronze
Signed on side, Susse Frères foundry stamp on base
28.5 x 16.25 inches
Jean-Antoine Houdon's bust of Diana is an 18th-century marble and bronze sculpture of the Roman goddess of the hunt. The bust typically depicts her shoulders and head, with her hair pulled up and adorned with a crescent moon, and a strap crossing her chest. These busts are reproductions based on the full-figure sculptures of Diana that Houdon created, which were notable for their neoclassical style and the goddess's nude, dynamic portrayal.
This finely cast bust represents Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, rendered after a celebrated model by Jean-Antoine Houdon. Shown as a serene, idealized young woman, the goddess is depicted with calm authority and classical restraint. Her head turns subtly to the side, lending the composition a sense of quiet animation, while her composed expression and softly parted lips convey introspection rather than overt drama.
The sculptor has paid close attention to Houdon’s neoclassical vocabulary: naturalistic facial features, carefully articulated curls drawn back from the face, and a balanced treatment of anatomy that emphasizes proportion and clarity over ornament. A crescent moon rises discreetly above the hairline, serving as Diana’s emblem and reinforcing her divine identity.
Cast in bronze with a rich, dark patina, the surface displays gentle tonal variations that accentuate the modeling of the face, neck, and shoulders. The bust is mounted on an integral square pedestal base, providing architectural stability and enhancing its presentation as a classical fragment. Altogether, the work exemplifies the enduring influence of Houdon’s sculpture and the continued appeal of neoclassical interpretations of ancient myth.
- Dimensions:Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)
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- After:Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741 - 1828, French)
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- Gallery Location:Beachwood, OH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1768217208232
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