Realism Ancient Famous Ugolino and His Sons Bronze Statue by Carpeaux
| Description: | This Ugolino and his Sons bronze statue depicts the story of Ugolino from Dante’s Inferno in which the 13th-century count is imprisoned and starving with his children—the work, is known for its expressive detail. The work is emblematic of the Romantic style’s heightened physical and emotional states. Ugolino looks into the distance. His posture ignores the four children that cling to his body as if he were unaware they were there—the youngest is curled at his feet and possibly dead. |
| NO.: | AK-(a18) |
| MATERIAL: | BRONZE/ BRASS |
| SIZE: | LIFE-SIZE OR CUSTOM MADE DEPENDS ON YOUR PREFER |
| TECHNOLOGY: | LOST-WAX CASTING PROCESS |
| PACKING: | Generally soft and waterproof plastic inside,wooden cases/ iron box for outside |
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Where does the Ugolino and His Sons statue reflect the characteristics of realism sculptures?
Unlike the idealized forms of classical art, Carpeaux focused on the realistic portrayal of the body in distress, pushing the boundaries of emotional intensity. The Ugolino and his Sons bronze statue’s dynamic composition and the intense emotional expression of the figures demonstrate a shift away from idealized depictions, characteristic of earlier styles, towards a more truthful, human-centered approach. This emphasis on raw emotion, rather than heroic or stylized forms, is a hallmark of realism, making Ugolino and his Sons bronze statues a quintessential example of the movement.
Famous Ugolino and His Sons Bronze Statue by Carpeaux
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