Ancient Archers', Bronze Sculpture By Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski (1865 - 1910)

Masterfully bronze sculpture of an ancient archers was executed at the turn of the 20th century by the German-Polish sculptor Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski (1865 now Miel¿yn/Poland - 1910 Berlin).
Kowalczewski studied at the Academy of Arts in Berlin during three years from 1895. His work comprised mostly bronze busts and Art Nouveau sculptures with secular depictions of workers, but also warriors, archers, victorious poses, and occasionally birds. Between 1899 and 1906, he regularly exhibited his works at the Great Art Exhibition in Berlin. The artist's brother, Karl Kowalczewski (1867-1927), was also a sculptor. His sister Dorota married the Mayor of Wroclaw, Paul Matting Famous Works by the Artist: Gardener with Rake and Hat; Call of the Sea, 1920; Mercury; Diana; Seduction of Danas", Schlangebeschwörerin; Swordsman; Germanic Warrior with Staff; The Chain Sprinkler, 1907; Monna Vanna, 1900.

Literature: in German: artstist general lexicon by Thieme / Becker 1999; Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski. In: General Encyclopedia of Artists. The Visual Artists of All Times and Peoples (AKL). Saur, Munich 1992.
Inscription: signed on the base.
Technique: bronze, dark brown patina, marble base.
Dimensions: bronze h. 35 cm, full of marble 44 cm.
Condition: in very good condition.