Italian school of the 19th century.

Italian school of the 19th century.
"Young fisherman". 1871.
Marble sculpture.
It presents marks of use and wear; restorations and chipping.
Measurements: 70 x 22 x 20 cm.

Sculpture in marble of Italian classicist school representing a child or adolescent wrapped in a draped tunic, gathered above the calves to avoid getting wet. With both hands he seems to hold a small bag or net to keep the fish he is catching in the river. One of the fish has escaped him and is gasping next to his bare feet. The fisherman leans his torso to look at her with a surprised face. This is a sculpture rich in detail and skillfully executed, conveying the spontaneity of the youthful gesture.