French school; end of the 19th century.

French school; late 19th century.
"Young man".
Bronze.
Signed.
Measurements: 57 x 32 x 23 cm.
The figure represents a boy in full action, advancing lightly while holding a fishing rod. The posture, with a raised leg and the torso inclined, transmits an unstable balance that suggests immediacy and spontaneity. This dynamism is reinforced by the facial expression: the young man smiles openly, absorbed in the emotion of the moment, which gives the piece a cheerful and carefree character.
The sculptor pays special attention to narrative details: the hanging basket, the taut fishing line and the simple clothing contribute to constructing a genre scene, close to everyday life. The anatomy, treated with naturalism, is combined with a loose modeling in certain elements, such as the hair or the folds of the cloth, generating a play of hallmarks that visually enriches the work.
Framed within the bourgeois taste of the time, this sculpture responds to the interest in friendly and accessible themes, where childhood and youth become vehicles of emotional expression. Overall, the piece stands out for its compositional freshness and its ability to capture an ephemeral instant, transforming it into a lasting image.