Jeune Vendangeur, Bronze sculpture at Musée d'Orsay, France
Description
The Jeune Vendangeur is a bronze sculpture depicting a young harvest worker located in the Musée d'Orsay collection. The figure stands 180 centimeters high and displays carefully worked details throughout its cast metal form.
History
Sculptor Alphonse Dumilatre created this bronze figure in 1888, first installing it in the Jardin du Luxembourg gardens. It was later moved to the Musée d'Orsay where it remains as part of the museum's 19th-century French sculpture collection.
Culture
The work captures the dignity of manual labor in French society and reflects how vineyard work was valued in the 19th century. Visitors often notice the respectful way the figure is portrayed, emphasizing the importance of this seasonal tradition.
Practical
The work can be viewed during regular museum hours at the Musée d'Orsay alongside other 19th-century French sculptures. The sculpture is positioned indoors, making it easy to view in any weather, and visiting early in the day or during quieter weekday hours offers a better viewing experience.
Did you know?
The sculpture was originally placed outdoors in the Jardin du Luxembourg, where it experienced changing light and seasons. This move from garden to museum interior changed how people perceive the work, now allowing closer observation of the bronze surface and its fine details.
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