Bird; 20th century.

Bird; 20th century.
Wrought iron and copper.
Measurements: 36 x 42 x 14,5 cm.
During the 19th century, animal-themed sculpture finally achieved its own status within the context of Romantic sculpture. Seeking to break away from the classical sculptural ideal, many artists saw in the animal theme a new way of expression, linked to the emotional and irrational nature, in a purely romantic sense.