Yesterday I worked four hours in a row on my marble in the garden. Charlotte Musson helped me by her presence and by her eyes ; having achieved the final shape, I was pleased that I drew my inspiration from the live flesh …Diary - February 1941
Notes :
Pierre Puget (1622-1694) : one of the greatest French sculptors. Numerous works in the Louvre museum.
Bronze head of child : First price of the city of Paris 1928