Sculpture Loiseau-rousseau Orientalist Bust Young Berber Plaster 19th

Orientalist plaster sculpture (bronze patina) representing the bust of a young Berber, with two fibulae holding his clothing on the chest, signed Loiseau-Rousseau*, vintage late 19th-early 20th centuries. This bust is in good condition. It is mounted on a wooden base. Signed on the side. Note: some scratches and wear from time, see photos. * Paul Loiseau-Rousseau (1861 -1927) is a French sculptor. In his youth, he planned to devote himself to etching, was a student of Antoine-Louis Barye at the École des Beaux-arts in Paris and exhibited for the first time at the Salon in 1886. Following troubles health and financial problems, he had to leave the Beaux-Arts. He then followed the evening classes of the sculptor Théophile Barrau and only presented at the Salons works in small formats which met with success. He then obtained a scholarship in 1892 and was able to travel to Africa. These trips were at the origin of his orientalist works which were a continuation of those of Charles Cordier. His talent was noticed and he obtained the third medal at the Salon in 1892, in 1895, the second and a gold medal at the Universal Exhibition of 19004. He was named knight of the Legion of Honor in 1901. In 1893, he exhibited at the Salon, "Salem, Negro playing the goumbri" (plaster) and in 1895 a "bust of Negro from Sudan" in patinated plaster. In 1897, he presented at the Salon the marble and bronze bust of "Salem, Negro of Sudan". He also depicted bullfighting scenes of figures from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. (Artist listed in Bénézit) Artist well-rated on Artprice. Height: approx. 51.5 cm Width: at the shoulders 28 cm Base: 23 cm x 20 cm Reference: 840 122 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com