Falconet Pierre Etienne Collection

Lucinda, Miss Moore, 1772. Creator: James Watson
Lucinda, Miss Moore, 1772

Little girl holding grapes with a basket of them by her side, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Little girl holding a garland of flowers, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d aprè
Little girl holding a garland of flowers, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Little boy holding a wreath and basket of flowers, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Little girl playing with a dog, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d aprè
Little girl playing with a dog, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Little boy holding a basket of grapes, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d aprè
Little boy holding a basket of grapes, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Little girl doing farm work, from Premier Livre de Figures d aprè
Little girl doing farm work, from Premier Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France, inventees en 1757, par Mr

Little boy with a scythe, from Premier Livre de Figures d aprè
Little boy with a scythe, from Premier Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France, inventees en 1757, par Mr

Child with a dog, holding a basket of grapes, from Premier Livre de Figures d aprè
Child with a dog, holding a basket of grapes, from Premier Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France, inventees en 1757, par Mr

Little boy holding a vessel, from Premier Livre de Figures d aprè
Little boy holding a vessel, from Premier Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France, inventees en 1757, par Mr

Little girl with a vessel by her feet, from Premier Livre de Figures d aprè
Little girl with a vessel by her feet, from Premier Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France, inventees en 1757, par Mr

Frontispiece with litte boy holding a basket, from Premier Livre de Figures d aprè
Frontispiece with litte boy holding a basket, from Premier Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France, inventees en 1757, par Mr

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Falconet Pierre Etienne was a renowned French sculptor and artist known for his exquisite works of art that captured the beauty and grace of the human form. His sculptures were characterized by their intricate detailing, lifelike expressions, and masterful craftsmanship. Born in Paris in 1716, Falconet showed an early talent for sculpture and studied under some of the leading artists of his time. He gained recognition for his work at a young age and quickly rose to prominence in the art world. Falconet's most famous piece is undoubtedly "The Bronze Horseman," a monumental statue depicting Peter the Great on horseback. This masterpiece took Falconet over twelve years to complete and solidified his reputation as one of the greatest sculptors of his generation. In addition to his larger works, Falconet also created numerous smaller sculptures and busts that showcased his skill at capturing emotion and movement in stone. His attention to detail and ability to convey complex emotions through simple gestures set him apart from other artists of his time. Despite facing challenges throughout his career, including political turmoil and personal tragedies, Falconet continued to create stunning works of art until his death in 1791. Today, he is remembered as a visionary artist whose contributions to the world of sculpture continue to inspire generations of artists around the globe.