About this piece
back to topOne of four 20th century English neoclassical style lead roundels we are selling in the manner of Thorvaldsen. Together, the set details Thorvaldsen’s ‘Ages of Man’ series depicting the four seasons of life.
Sold separately, this roundel showcases the second in this series: Youth/Summer. It details a classical couple at harvest, after the antique.
Large in scale and beautifully captured, this English leadwork plaque is suitable for styling in an interior or garden setting. Alternatively, it could be used alongside the others in the sequence as a characterful wall decor set inspired by classical art.
Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844)
One of the most notable sculptors of 19th century Europe, Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen lived most of his life in Rome, Italy.
He was prominent in Roman intellectual and artistic circles, famed for his classical sculpting style often inspired by themes from the bible or ancient mythology.
Many of his original works reside in The Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen, dedicated to showcasing the work of this talented neoclassic, classical sculptor.
