A captivating late 19th Century Art Nouveau hand carved marble figure of a young beauty seated on a rock with a look of deep contemplation on her face with excellent surface detail, raised on a marble base and signed Pittaluga
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 71 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 22 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1900
Materials: Marble
SKU: 9326
ABOUT
Carlo Pittaluga was an Italian sculptor active in the early 20th century. Renowned for his elegant female figures, his works embody the Art Nouveau style. Notably, his marble sculptures "Nymph of the Woods" and "Nymph of the Fields" (both 1915) are housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Despite his artistic achievements, detailed biographical information about Pittaluga remains scarce. His sculptures continue to be appreciated for their graceful forms and are featured in various art collections and galleries.
