19th century French finely chiseled bronze figure of Hermes .
Signed Pigalle G . Cuspinera
Hermes , the messenger of the gods, is sitting on a rock, ready to leap up. He is attaching the winged sandals which, together with his petasus (winged cap), will enable him to take flight. The god’s twisted position and the play of his limbs make the composition interesting to observe from every angle.His crouched position, the upward slant of his limbs and shoulder line, and his face turned to scan the horizon, give an impression of dynamism — that Hermes is about to soar into the sky. The position of his left leg, with his weight on his toes, also suggests that the messenger god is ready for take-off.
Hight with base cm 85
Hight without base cm 65.
More Details
Creation Year: 1890
Dimensions: Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Diameter: 17.72 in (45 cm)
Medium: Bronze
Movement & Style: Academic
Period: 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Gallery Location: Rome, IT