French School Around 1900, Bust Of A Woman With Edelweiss, Bust And Base In Alabaster

FRENCH school circa 1900 Bust of a woman with edelweiss bust and alabaster base H: 55 cm; L: 30 cm some gaps and traces of wear This sculpture perfectly embodies the spirit of its time. The young woman, frozen in a delicate pose, is wearing her hair and adorned with edelweiss flowers, probable symbols of the noble memory of a past love. This delicate alliance between humans and plants bears witness to a fascinating era, when artists sought to express all the splendor and vigor of nature's creations to bring them into dialogue with the soul and feelings.