Hebe and the Eagle of Jupiter, model c. 1853-55 (casting history and edition size unknown), François Rude; Caster: Thièbaut Frères, French, 1784 - 1855, 30 in. ( cm), Bronze, France, 19th century, François Rude studied in Paris and Dijon, France before being exiled to Brussels for his ardent support of Napoleon Bonaparte. He did not return to France until twelve years after the fall of the Empire. Although inspired by the poses of antique sculpture, Rude depicted his subjects with delicacy and emotion rather than with classical restraint.

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