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August Gaul
Penguin, Animal, 1910s, sculpture, bronze, impressionism, august gaul, art

1911

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Deux pingouins circa 1911 Bronze with a brown and golden patina 16 x 17.5 x 8.5 cm (sans le socle) Signed : A. Gaul The sculpture " Deux Pingouins " by Gaul, created around 1911, perfectly illustrates his ability to capture the essence of animals. Made of bronze with a brown and gold patina, this work depicts two penguins standing on a common base, evoking both the simplicity and beauty of these creatures. The brown and gold patina imparts depth and visual richness, creating an attractive contrast between the two tones. The two penguins stand side by side, their rounded bodies and natural postures suggesting a peaceful everyday scene. August Gaul, born in 1869 in Hanau, Germany, is renowned for his animal sculptures full of realism and expressiveness. The son of a stonemason, he trained at the Royal Prussian Academy of Drawing in Hanau and then worked in Berlin, where he deepened his interest in animals by studying at the Berlin Zoo. A co-founder of the Berlin Secession in 1898, Gaul contributed to modern art with his sculptures. His works are distinguished by their meticulous observation and sensitivity to the forms and movements of animals, often realized in bronze.
  • Creator:
    August Gaul (1869 - 1921, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1911
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Geneva, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1502215289312

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