Rembrandt Bugatti "Flamant en Marche" Bronze Sculpture
Rembrandt Bugatti's "Flamant en Marche" also known as "Walking Flamingo" features a flamingo standing on two legs, a classic pose that highlights its slender, S-shaped neck and delicate, long legs. The sculptor has meticulously rendered the flamingo’s body with smooth, flowing lines that capture the essence of its lithe, flexible form. The bird's right leg, raised slightly off the ground, is carefully positioned to convey the sense of balance and poise of a real flamingo. Bugatti has sculpted in bronze the intricate detailing of the flamingo's feathers, using a variety of textures and finishes to mimic the soft, downy plumage and the delicate, overlapping feathers. The feathers are depicted with fine lines and subtle ridges, creating a sense of movement and softness despite the solidity of the bronze medium.
Item #: YB-21608
Artist: Rembrandt Bugatti
Country: France
Circa: 1912
Dimensions: 13" height, 8" width, 4.75" depth.
Materials: Patinated Bronze
Signed: Bugatti and stamped with foundry mark Cire Perdue AA Hébrard
Literature: V. Fromanger, "Rembrandt Bugatti sculpteur: répertoire monographique : une trajectoire foudroyante", Paris, 2016, p. 303, no. 137
Item #: YB-21608
Artist: Rembrandt Bugatti
Country: France
Circa: 1912
Dimensions: 13" height, 8" width, 4.75" depth.
Materials: Patinated Bronze
Signed: Bugatti and stamped with foundry mark Cire Perdue AA Hébrard
Literature: V. Fromanger, "Rembrandt Bugatti sculpteur: répertoire monographique : une trajectoire foudroyante", Paris, 2016, p. 303, no. 137
The flamingos at the Antwerp zoo were kept in a flamingo pool. The surface of the bronze is hard, the modeling crisp and angular, and detail is pared down to accentuate the bird’s sleek, hard lines. The curve of its neck breaks the composition, giving the sculpture a softer appearance.
The flamingos at the Antwerp zoo were kept in a flamingo pool. The surface of the bronze is hard, the modeling crisp and angular, and detail is pared down to accentuate the bird’s sleek, hard lines. The curve of its neck breaks the composition, giving the sculpture a softer appearance.
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