Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887)

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse Neapolitan Dancer bronze statue captures the passionate, improvisational character of Mediterranean folk dance. The arms raised above the head and the body held in a balanced position emphasize the momentary intensity of the movement, as if the figure has frozen in a single beat of the dance. The sharp contrast between the taut muscular forms and the light attire serves to convey a sense of rhythm and energy. The stage-like presence of the composition highlights Carrier-Belleuse's sensitivity to movement.