The Drunken Faun

The Drunken Faun is possibly John Hogan’s masterpiece. It was executed in Rome, in response to a challenge made by John Gibson RA (1790-1866), a fellow sculptor, that no new original pose was possible. In spite of being based somewhat on the Barberini Faun, Hogan’s sculpture soundly disproves Gibson’s assertion.

John Hogan (1800-1858) was born in Tallow, County Waterford, Ireland. Encouraged to travel to Rome by the art critic and engraver William Paulet Carey (1759-1839), Hogan was later elected as one of the Virtuosi al Pantheon. Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) described him as ‘the best sculptor I leave after me in Rome.’

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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