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All auctions / Sculptures / Frank Letterie - Sculpture, Bronz - 23 cm - Patinated bronze
An Intimate Bronze Sculpture by Frank Letterie: Embarquement pour Cythère This intimate and tender bronze sculpture by the renowned Dutch sculptor Frank Letterie (b. 1931) is a beautiful, tangible tribute to love and connection. The work features a man and a woman close together in a harmonious embrace. Its French title, Embarquement pour Cythère—a classic motif in art history symbolizing the voyage to Aphrodite’s mythical island of love—infuses the piece with deep poetic resonance. This exquisitely numbered edition (5/19) radiates an aura of timeless romance and comfort. Sculptural Power and Texture The sculpture stands out through the subtle interaction and gentle dynamics between the two figures. The man tenderly places his arm around the woman's waist as she tilts her head slightly toward him, creating an organic interplay of lines. Letterie opts for an expressive, fluid modeling style where exact anatomy yields to the emotion of the pose. The surface treatment is rich and worked; the visible traces of the artist's hands lend the bronze skin a striking tactile vitality. A deep, dark patina accentuates the contours of the figures, casting a warm, captivating play of light and shadow. Historical Context and Atmosphere Frank Letterie belongs to a distinguished generation of post-war Dutch sculptors. Throughout his oeuvre, the human form, interpersonal relationships, and intimate connection remain central themes. While many of his contemporaries turned toward abstraction in the second half of the 20th century, Letterie remained devoted to a warm, soulful figurative approach. Embarquement pour Cythère is a rare, sensitive artwork that invites the viewer to pause and reflect on the universal power of love and togetherness.
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