Neapolitan Fisherman Dancing the Tarantella
Francisque Joseph Duret (1804 – 1865)
Francisque Joseph Duret (1804-1865) was a French sculptor known for his Neoclassical and Romantic works, including 'Neapolitan Fisherman Dancing the Tarantella' & monuments at Versailles. Explore his legacy & influence on 19th-century sculpture.
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About this artwork
- Title: Neapolitan Fisherman Dancing the Tarantella
- Artist: Francisque Joseph Duret
- Year: 1833
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Louvre
- Movement: Romantic Idealism
- Medium type: Sculpture
- Purpose: Accent
- Keywords: italian folk art , sculptural wall art , bronze sculpture art
Quick Facts
- Title: Neapolitan Fisherman Dancing the Tarantella
- Year: 1833
- Influences: Classical sculpture
- Artist: Francisque Joseph Duret
- Notable elements or techniques: Lost-wax casting
- Artistic style: Realistic
- Subject or theme: Neapolitan culture; Tarantella dance


