First Victory of Hannibal

24-year-old Bourdelle created this statue after arriving in Paris just a year earlier. He submitted the plaster version of Première Victoire d’Hannibal (First Victory of Hannibal) to the Salon of French Artists, choosing as his subject a youthful figure of the future Carthaginian general. Even though he was only young, Hannibal grabbed hold of an eagle, suffocating it against his chest to end a bitter, difficult fight. Although he would soon alter its shapes, Bourdelle carefully depicted the episode in this work, attempting to faithfully recreate the eagle’s anatomy as well as the victorious gesture of the young man. Such virtuoso naturalism would earn him a mention honorable at the Salon.

The statue currently stands in the Musee Bourdelle in Paris, whcih used to be the Artist’s studio.

I make the figures with marble, a resistant material, which allows the figure to be exposed even outdoors and look even more beautiful over the years.

The statue helps people calm down, not impatient, not hasty. It reminds us there are many difficulties and sadness outside but if we just think about all the goodness, just smile and you will feel the life much easier.

Our figures are made by hand using high quality natural marble stone therefor each piece is unique and may slightly be different in shape and color.

★ Can be placed in the living room, garden, bonsai office, bedroom, bookstore, study, library, store, desk, car.

★ Gift idea for your friends and family, for those who are struggling, tired, depressed.

Material: natural marble

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