Eugène Caudron (1818-1865) Terracotta Sculpture Representing A Vivandière Cantinière And Her Cask

Rare subject paying tribute to these women who risked their lives in the regiments in order to make the life of their soldier husband more pleasant by assisting them in their daily life. Treated in terracotta and finely made with many details of great precision such as the features of the fine face, the buttons of the costume, the hat as well as the small barrel in the back... Everything is executed with great realism and exactness. Signature E. Caudron on the back in the still fresh paste. Dimensions: Height: 26 cm Width: 12.5 cm depth: 11.5 cm Good condition. A few signs of age, a small chip on one of the rear corners, original cooking crack on the top of a shoe (see photos). A pupil of David d'Angers at the Ecole des Beaux-arts in Paris, Eugène Caudron exhibited at the Salon from 1851. of Molière at the French Theater. The artist is listed in Bénézit, in the Dictionary of sculptors, Editions de l'amateur, Paris, 1996, in the book L'Univers des bronzes Éditions Pygmalion, Paris, 1978 and many others. Many other objects to discover in my stand at the antique fairs in which I participate. Follow my gallery to be informed of new products and to know the dates of the next Salons... Any questions? Feel free to call me or send me a message. I will answer you with great pleasure.