Country guy
100,00 €
Dimensions : 20 x 23,5 cm
Type of support: Frame
Completing time: 8 months
Rooted in the land and its traditions, this limestone low-relief pays tribute to the pride of the Auvergne farming community. A young farmer stands tall and serene before his land, his gaze fixed on the horizon.
The composition reveals exceptional attention to detail: the folds of his traditional clothing, the texture of the cultivated soil, and the delicate flowers and surrounding vegetation. In the background, the Auvergne landscape unfolds with striking realism, evoking the peaceful vastness of this deeply rural region.
Created at the Fontaines Pétrifiantes de Saint-Nectaire, this piece is the result of an exceptional natural process. Mineral-rich water slowly deposits limestone onto a mould, preserving every relief with remarkable precision and refinement through the encrustation on mould technique. It is a unique union of nature’s craftsmanship and the skill of the craftsman.
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