Rembrandt Bugatti "Léopard au repos" Bronze Sculpture
Rembrandt Bugatti’s sculpture of “Léopard au repos” also known as "Leopard in Repose" is a majestic and powerful representation of this regal animal. The leopard, known for its strength and commanding presence, is depicted in a poised and dignified stance. The leopard's body is muscular and robust, with every sinew and muscle finely detailed to convey its strength and agility. Bugatti has captured the tall leopard, with all four paws firmly grounded. The face of the leopard exudes a sense of power and nobility, with piercing eyes that seem to look right through you, a broad, strong nose, and a slightly open mouth, suggesting a quiet yet potent strength. The surface is less textured but the modeling is still impressionistic, the downturned face effectively softened by broad strokes, masses of fur suggested rather than detailed.
Item #: YB-21610
Artist: Rembrandt Bugatti
Country: France
Circa: 1911
Dimensions: 16.125” height, 26.75” width, 8.75” depth.
Materials: Patinated Bronze
Signed: R. Bugatti and incised 10 with foundry mark Cire Perdue AA Hébrard
Literature: V. Fromanger, "Rembrandt Bugatti sculpteur: répertoire monographique : une trajectoire foudroyante", Paris, 2016, p. 343, no. 236
Item #: YB-21610
Artist: Rembrandt Bugatti
Country: France
Circa: 1911
Dimensions: 16.125” height, 26.75” width, 8.75” depth.
Materials: Patinated Bronze
Signed: R. Bugatti and incised 10 with foundry mark Cire Perdue AA Hébrard
Literature: V. Fromanger, "Rembrandt Bugatti sculpteur: répertoire monographique : une trajectoire foudroyante", Paris, 2016, p. 343, no. 236
In the Léopard au repos, simplification has becomes stylization, giving the work an apporpriate Egyptian quality, Bugatti has styled the leopard. He thereby created a work in which feline strength is expressed through regally decorative detail.
In the Léopard au repos, simplification has becomes stylization, giving the work an apporpriate Egyptian quality, Bugatti has styled the leopard. He thereby created a work in which feline strength is expressed through regally decorative detail.
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