"La Nuit" Bronze Female Figural Statue of Psyche by Etienne Henry Dumaige (1830-1888)

Female figural bronze by Etienne Henry Dumaige (1830-1888) of Psyche with lit Oil Lamp, perched on a stump. Her gaze is incredibly striking, commanding the eye of the viewer. The lamp dangles from her fingertips, a small lone flame emanates from the lip. The dynamic drapery of her dress is crisp, defined, and finely casted. 

Title: "La Nuit"  The Night

signed H. Dumaige on the base 

Origin: French

Date: late 19th century

Dimensions: 25.5in H x 10in W x 12in D

Born in Paris in 1830, Dumaige studied sculpture under Féuchère and Dumont. He exhibited his sculptures depicting groups, statues, and busts at the Salon from 1862-1877. . He sculpted a large number of busts, groups and statuettes in marble, plaster and bronze, including statuettes of Desmoulins and Rabelais. He died at St-Gilles-Croix-de-Vié in 1888. 
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