Art & Statues
Woman and Lion Bronze Sculpture by Wilhelm Widemann, Germany, 1920s
Woman and Lion Bronze Sculpture by Wilhelm Widemann, Germany, 1920s
This evocative bronze sculpture by Wilhelm Widemann, a notable German sculptor of the 1920s, presents a powerful and intimate scene: a woman entwined with a lion in a dynamic pose that speaks to both strength and serenity. Widemann was known for his expressive handling of the human form and symbolic compositions, and this piece exemplifies his sensitivity to balance and movement.
The woman, rendered with calm authority, embraces the lion in a gesture that feels both protective and fearless. The lion, mouth open in a silent roar, conveys raw energy—yet there’s no aggression in the interaction. Instead, the composition emphasizes harmony between power and poise, wildness and grace.
Executed in cast bronze with a rich, original brown patina, the surface shows just the right amount of natural aging, enhancing the sculptural details and lending a softness to the intertwined forms. The piece sits on an integral bronze base and would have been conceived as a symbolic work in the Art Deco or late Jugendstil tradition—ideal for collectors of 1920s Continental bronzes or allegorical figural studies.
