Agathon LEONARD (1841-1923) - Dancer with cothurn - Lot 51

Agathon LEONARD (1841-1923) - Dancer with cothurn Gilded bronze, signed on the back Casting Susse publishers 37 cm Minor missing gilding Note: Agathon Léonard was a Belgian artist of the early 20th century, famous for his sculptures of dancers. His most emblematic work is "Danseuse à la cothurne", a sculpture that captures the grace and fluidity of movement in a style characteristic of Art Nouveau. The sculpture depicts a dancer dancing on tiptoe, wearing cothurns, the shoes used in ancient Greek tragedy. Leonardo succeeded in capturing a moment of elegance and lightness in this work, using fluid lines and organic forms to create a sense of movement. Dance was a recurring theme in Agathon Léonard's work, and his sculptures of dancing girls are often considered emblematic representations of the Art Nouveau aesthetic. His works are appreciated for their elegance and sensuality, as well as for their contribution to the sculptural art of his time.