This terracotta sculpture represents the Allegory of the Loire, a blonde woman with her foot resting on an overturned urn from which a stream of water flows. Dressed in an antique toga, she holds a sheaf of wheat on her left hip, embodying the fertility and abundance of lands nourished by the river. Her sinuous posture and the rocky base she stands on add dynamism and fluidity to the composition. The flared basin in which the figure is placed evokes the movement of water, creating a vivid sense of life. This detail, combined with the quality of the glaze, lends a modern touch to a work that seamlessly blends symbolism and aesthetics.

Victor Barbizet, originally from Dijon, established his ceramics workshop in Paris in 1845, where he developed a distinctive style. His use of an opaque tin-based glaze, noted for its soft and blended tones, set his creations apart and earned him international acclaim. He participated in numerous exhibitions, including those in Paris, London, and Vienna, before his workshop closed around 1890.

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