"Bronze By Henri IV Child After François Joseph Bosio"
BRONZE "HENRI IV CHILD" BY FRANCOIS-JOSEPH BOSIO (1768-1845) In patinated bronze, resting on a rectangular base, Unsigned This effigy of the young king Henri IV, whose plaster was presented at the salon of 1822, was a tremendous success throughout the 19th century. BOSIO (1768-1845), neoclassical sculptor, here makes a foray into troubadour art, an intimate and anecdotal approach to history. The charm of the statue lies in its look, both youthful and serious.