Augusto Rivalta, "amazon On Horseback"-bronze Sculpture, Signed, 1901

Augusto Rivalta, "Amazon on horseback"-Bronze sculpture, signed, 1901

"Amazon on horseback"-Bronze sculpture by Augusto Rivalta (Alessandria 1837 - Florence 1925) dating from 1901 . Signed and dated on the base.
This magnificent bronze sculpture, signed and dated 1901 by Rivalta, depicts an Amazon in combat, in a scene of great dramatic and dynamic impact.


The Amazon is depicted in a heroic pose, with her body leaning forward while holding a spear in her right hand and holding a round shield in her left.
The warrior, dressed in a light tunic, stands atop a wounded or downed horse, emphasizing the tension and drama of the scene.
The facial expression is determined and proud, enhancing the warrior and legendary character of the Amazons.
The detail of the musculature, the folds of the robe, and the decorative elements demonstrate Rivalta's mastery of bronze work.

The work is in the vein of mythological and historical realism, typical of sculpture at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

The quality of the bronze casting and its dynamic composition make it a fine example of figurative sculpture of the period.

Measurements: H 40 x W 44 x D 54 cm