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Around Beethoven belongs to the more than 80 sculptures Antoine Bourdelle devoted to Beethoven between 1888 and 1929. Deeply inspired by the composer’s genius, Bourdelle recognised himself in his psychology and often gave him distorted features, as here, to convey the composer’s suffering to the viewer. Because the pieces differ so much, together they show Bourdelle’s growth as a sculptor; even just before his death in 1929 he was still sculpting a melancholy Beethoven.
Each piece is made to order and finished by hand in the Netherlands. Available in 11 sizes from 7 to 48 cm, in classic marble white, gold, bronze or a colour of your choice. Explore more pieces in our Europa collection.
