La Gravure, Stone sculpture in Nantes, France.
La Gravure is a stone sculpture created by Agathon Léonard that depicts a stylized human figure in the Art Nouveau style characteristic of the early 20th century, emphasizing elegant forms and fluid movement through detailed craftsmanship.
This artwork was inaugurated on April 19, 1900, by French sculptor Agathon Léonard, also known as Léonard Agathon van Weydevelt, who studied sculpture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under the guidance of Eugène Delaplanche.
The sculpture represents the fin-de-siècle aesthetic and the influence of the Art Nouveau movement in France, during a period when Léonard focused on depicting feminine figures inspired by contemporary society and fashion trends of his era.
The sculpture is located in a public space accessible to visitors in Nantes, positioned at approximate geographical coordinates of 47.2194° North latitude and -1.54699° West longitude, easily reachable for those exploring the city's artistic heritage.
This work is part of Agathon Léonard's creations who became a knight of the Legion of Honor in 1900 and whose artworks continue to be traded at auctions for their exceptional artistic value and historical significance.
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