Sculptures by Houdon and Clodion
‘Imagine this: a terracotta sculpture portraying Zephyrus and Flora enrapt, entwined, enamoured, their bodies a spiral of sensual twisting energy. This winged god of the west wind – a herald of spring – is embracing his beloved goddess of flowers, crowning her with a wreath of roses, while mischievous putti frolic at their feet, gently pushing them closer together. Natural light caresses them so the sculptor’s every subtlety of flesh, drapery, and hair is clear to see. Behind them, out in the garden, ancient magnolia trees in full pink bloom seem to be the couple’s Arcadian setting.’ Read the rest of Louise Nicholson’s review…
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