An Italian 19th C. Marble Sculpture of “Flora’s Embrace”, By Professore F. Galli

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A Monumental Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture of “Flora’s Embrace”, By Professore F. Galli. Flora’s Embrace, an exquisite marble sculpture by the esteemed Professore Fortunato Galli, embodies a masterful union of beauty, nature, and the human form. This masterpiece stands as a shining example of Belle Epoque tradition, radiating a sense of timeless elegance and grace that transcends time and culture.

Professore Galli’s exceptional craftsmanship is evident in every facet of this sculptural wonder. All hand-carved and hand-polished, the sculpture reflects an extraordinary level of artistry and dedication. Carrara marble, renowned for its purity and luminance, serves as the medium through which the sculptor breathes life into this magnificent creation. Each curve and contour is meticulously honed to perfection, capturing the interplay of light and shadow with unparalleled precision.

In Flora’s Embrace, a nude woman stands with her arm gracefully extended, holding a vine of flowers. Her form, alluring and symmetrical, exudes a harmonious blend of strength and delicacy. The flowing drapery beneath her buttocks, hand-sculpted to mimic the gentle cascade of fabric, adds a dynamic and sensuous element to the composition, highlighting Galli’s profound understanding of the interplay between marble and the illusion of softness.

Adorning the vine of flowers are an array of meticulously carved flowers and delicate butterflies, each a testament to the artist’s attention to detail and devotion to realism. These natural elements, artfully integrated into the composition, symbolize the enduring connection between humanity and the organic world, evoking the timeless theme of the beauty found in the union of the human form and nature’s elegance.

Flora’s Embrace is a masterpiece that not only honors Professore Fortunato Galli’s exceptional talent but also invites the viewer to contemplate the profound beauty and serenity captured within its elegant lines and sensual forms. This sculpture, meticulously hand-carved and hand-polished, offers an enduring invitation to explore the enchanting harmony of the human spirit and the natural world, forever celebrating the union of art and nature. The base is signed, ” Prof F. Galli”, and, “Galerie P. Bazzantie Florence”.

Height: 54 in (137.16 cm)
Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)