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1. Introduction of African Female Statue Charles Cordier (1827–1905) was a renowned 19th-century French sculptor, particularly famous for his multicolored busts. He exhibited his work within the French official art system and focused on depicting non-European figures. Unlike traditional sculptures made from a single material, Cordier often combined bronze, marble, onyx, and alabaster, using the […]

1. Introduction of Water Seller Statue Eugeny Lanceray (Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray, 1848–1886) was an important 19th-century Russian bronze sculptor, particularly skilled in depicting cavalry, nomadic peoples, travelers, animals, and folk scenes. This Water Seller Statue, pointing to the Algerian Kabir people, portrays the daily labor of a North African water seller. In this sculpture, the […]

1. Introduction of African Male Bust This male bust depicts a North African tribal figure. The head in the African Male Bust is slightly turned to one side, the gaze upward, conveying a calm and powerful expression. The facial features, including the beard, bridge of the nose, cheekbones, and neck muscles, are clearly defined. A […]

1. Introduction of Berber Girl Statue Marius Joseph Saïn (1877–1961) was a French sculptor, born in Avignon, who studied and created art within the French academic art environment. His works often feature figures, historical subjects, and Orientalist imagery, frequently using clothing, posture, and surface treatment to express the figures’ identities. In the late 19th and […]

1. Introduction of North African Man Statue Loiseau-Rousseau (1861–1927) was a French sculptor who initially studied etching and sculpture before turning to small figures and Orientalist themes. He gained attention at the Paris Salons in the late 19th century and, through his trip to Africa in 1892, developed an interest in North African figures, clothing, […]

1. Introduction of African Warrior Sculpture Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956) was a prominent decorative arts designer from Vienna, Austria. Born into a family of metalworkers, he was a key figure in Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien. His work was heavily influenced by Art Deco, Viennese workshops, and modernist forms, often featuring figures, animals, dancers, and African subjects. Hagenauer’s […]