Eutrope Bouret (French, 1833–1906)
Au Clair de la Lune (La Serenata di Pierrot)
Patinated bronze
Signed 'Bouret' and inscribed to base
19 × 6 × 6 in.
This finely modeled bronze sculpture captures Pierrot, the wistful clown of French commedia dell’arte tradition, playing a serenade under the moonlight. The title, Au Clair de la Lune, refers to the beloved 18th-century French children’s song, echoing the emotional solitude and romantic longing often associated with the Pierrot figure.
Eutrope Bouret was a prolific 19th-century sculptor known for his sentimental and allegorical compositions. His works, often infused with literary and musical references, reflect the charm and melancholy of fin-de-siècle France.
