Eugene-Antoine Aizelin (French, 1821-1902)

Eugène-Antoine Aizelin bronze statue titled Nymph of Diana represents the hunting goddess's companion figure, the nymph, in a calm, restrained posture. The bow slung over the shoulder and the game appearing at her feet indicate the mythological context without alluding to a specific event. The emphasis is on the balance of the posture and the figure's quiet presence. The composition is more contemplative than narrative in nature.