Bronze Sculpture By Emile Boudon

This lost wax sculpture, made by Émile Boudon, represents a kneeling woman, probably an Apsara, a celestial dancer from Hindu and Buddhist mythology. She appears to be in full dance, her hands raised in a graceful and ritualistic posture, holding an object above her head. Her costume and accessories evoke a traditional style, perhaps that worn during classical Asian performances. The fine details of her outfit and gestures accentuate the sacred and symbolic character of the work. **The technique**: Lost wax sculpture is an age-old method used to make metal objects, particularly bronze. It consists of creating a wax model, covered with a clay or plaster mold, which is then heated to melt the wax and make way for a pour of liquid metal. This method allows for great precision in details and textures. Biography of the artist Émile Boudon Émile Boudon (1876-1940) was a French sculptor known for his bronze works. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he was influenced by the classical tradition, while opening himself to oriental and exotic styles, particularly those of Southeast Asia. Boudon distinguished himself by his mastery of the lost wax technique and his interest in historical, religious, and mythological subjects. His works often capture figures in motion, emphasizing the link between form and spirituality.