A late 19th century, French, patinated bronze figure of ‘Ulysses bending his Bow’ after Jacques Bousseau ( 1681-1740). The mythological figure of Ulysses naturalistically modelled, resting on a tree stump, straining to bend his bow. Retaining the original dark green/black patination.
Height 18 1/2” (47cm)
Base width 6” (15cm)
Base depth 6” (15cm)
French
Circa 1870
Jacques Bousseau, 1681-1740, was a French sculptor. He was a pupil of the celebrated Nicolas Coustou, and was approved at the French Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture, in 1715. In France and Spain he bore the title of King of Sculptor and was well known and respected during his lifetime. Various examples of his sculptures, as with other of his contemporaries, were copied by sculptors in the late 19th Century, to satisfy demand for classical pieces such as this.
The Argument
Penelope, to put an end to the solicitations of the suitors, proposes to marry the person who shall first bend the bow of Ul
...ysses, and shoot through the ringlets. After their attempts have proved ineffectual, Ulysses, taking Eumęus and Philętius apart, discovers himself to them; then returning, desires leave to try his strength at the bow, which, though refused with indignation by the suitors, Penelope and Telemachus cause to be delivered to his hands. He bends it immediately, and shoots through all the rings. Jupiter at the same instant thunders from heaven; Ulysses accepts the omen, and gives a sign to Telemachus, who stands ready armed at his side.
Please contact us if you require more information.Internal Reference: 4342
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA748593
Dateline of this antique is 1870
Height is 47cm (18.5inches)Width is 15cm (5.9inches)Depth is 15cm (5.9inches)
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