-Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915) large sculpture 'Le Génie Humain' -Bronze colored white metal -Height : 71 cm -Weight: 13.40 kg Title of the work "Le Genie Humain". Extraordinarily fine and anatomically mature form of a winged, male genius with a pen, chained to a rock. The title of the sculpture can be found on the front of the pedestal. On the side the signature of the sculptor Emil Picault. A metal plaque with the poetic meaning "esclave sur le sol ou l'étreint la matiere son esprit dans la nuit va chercher la lumiere" is placed on the square marble plinth. Another plaque underneath indicates that it seems to have been gifted in 1924. Please see the images to form your own impression. Shipped by registered post (tracking number).