Large Alabaster Sculpture “gypsy” By Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914), French School

Large and beautiful alabaster print representing a bust of a young nomadic woman of Hindu origin and Art Nouveau inspiration. She is represented with her hair wrapped in a scarf, in an off-the-shoulder dress, positioned with her head turned three-quarters, with a gentle air, slightly absent and dreamy. Sculpture signed on the shoulder E.Villanis and titled on the terrace Tzigane, a European term for Gypsy – this work certainly captures the free-spirited, dark and adventurous woman reflected by its title.

Bibliography: Pierre Kjelberg, bronzes of the 19th century, Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1989, page 641 to 644

Period: 1900
Origin: France, Paris
Materials: Alabaster

Height : 27.55 in