Emilien de Nieuwerkerke (Paris, 1811- Gattaiola, 1892) Equestrian monument of William of Orange Bronze, dark brown patina Signed on the pedestal 38x36,5x18,5 cm Prince William I of Orange (Dillenburg 1533 - Delft 1584) was a prominent figure in the Dutch War of Independence against the Spanish (Eighty Years' War). The sculpture was commissioned by William II of the Netherlands and created by the French sculptor Alfred Émilien O'Hara Comte de Nieuwerkerke in 1845. It was initially exhibited in Paris before being transported by sea to The Hague, where it is still located in front of the Noordeinde Palace. Alfred Émilien O'Hara Comte de Nieuwerkerke, both a sculptor and a figure of high society, held prestigious positions in the government, including the directorship of the Louvre during the Second Empire. He was also a collector, and some of his treasures became part of Sir Richard Wallace's collection. During his travels in Italy, he came into contact with the sculptor Carlo Marochetti, who was working on the equestrian monument dedicated to Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy (completed in 1838), which is still situated in Piazza San Carlo in Turin. The similarities between that equestrian monument and the one presented here are evident. Reduced bronze versions were created from the monumental casting, and this is one of the surviving examples, bearing the artist's signature on the base. It is a fine 19th-century casting. The quality of the armor and the detailed rendering of the horse are noteworthy, exhibiting an extremely realistic and intricate craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from Renaissance models by Giambologna and his school, de Nieuwerkerke creates a highly impactful and original work, evident even in the bronze reduction presented here.
Emilien de Nieuwerkerke (Paris, 1811- Gattaiola, 1892) Equestrian monument of William of Orange Bronze, dark brown patina Signed on the pedestal 38x36,5x18,5 cm Prince William I of Orange (Dillenburg 1533 - Delft 1584) was a prominent figure in the Dutch War of Independence against the Spanish (Eighty Years' War). The sculpture was commissioned by William II of the Netherlands and created by the French sculptor Alfred Émilien O'Hara Comte de Nieuwerkerke in 1845. It was initially exhibited in Paris before being transported by sea to The Hague, where it is still located in front of the Noordeinde Palace. Alfred Émilien O'Hara Comte de Nieuwerkerke, both a sculptor and a figure of high society, held prestigious positions in the government, including the directorship of the Louvre during the Second Empire. He was also a collector, and some of his treasures became part of Sir Richard Wallace's collection. During his travels in Italy, he came into contact with the sculptor Carlo Marochetti, who was working on the equestrian monument dedicated to Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy (completed in 1838), which is still situated in Piazza San Carlo in Turin. The similarities between that equestrian monument and the one presented here are evident. Reduced bronze versions were created from the monumental casting, and this is one of the surviving examples, bearing the artist's signature on the base. It is a fine 19th-century casting. The quality of the armor and the detailed rendering of the horse are noteworthy, exhibiting an extremely realistic and intricate craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from Renaissance models by Giambologna and his school, de Nieuwerkerke creates a highly impactful and original work, evident even in the bronze reduction presented here.
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