About The Artist
The small-scale bronze of the General Napoleon by American artist Doris Jarowsky is an excellent example of the sculpture of the 1960s. The sculpture is at once traditional and avant-garde: the subject of Napoleon is shown standing on a pedestal, as though he was standing on a tall pedestal of a public historical marker. At the same time, however, he is constructed out of torn sheets of clay and way, each assembled like cubist planes with rough edges before being cast in bronze. These rough surfaces and edges are markers of artists exploring the materiality of their medium, which can be seen in the works of artists of the period such as Harry Bertoia and Alberto Giacometti.
About The Artist
The small-scale bronze of the General Napoleon by American artist Doris Jarowsky is an excellent example of the sculpture of the 1960s. The sculpture is at once traditional and avant-garde: the subject of Napoleon is shown standing on a pedestal, as though he was standing on a tall pedestal of a pub...
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The David Barnett Gallery is Wisconsin's premier gallery with the broadest range of art available in the region, including works of art that represent more than 600 artists. The gallery specializes in European and American masters, regional and nationally recognized artists and emerging artists. This gallery also offers museum quality custom framing, restoration, conservation, appraisals, printing, transportation and delivery. 
General (Napoleon)
Artist: Doris Jarowsky
Materials: Sculpture, Bronze on black walnut base
Dimensions: 8" x 3" x 4"
Price:
$797.50
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