Affortunato Gory (act. 1895-1925): Dante Alighieri, brown patinated bronze, foundry mark Vojave Brussels

H 64,5 cm

The sculpture marked 'Usines Vojave Ste Ame Bruxelles'. The Italian poet, writer and philosopher Dante Alighieri (ca. 1265-1321) is mainly known for his 'Divina Commedia', widely considered one of the most important poems of the Middle Ages.

Ref.:

- P. Kjellberg, Les bronzes du XIXe siècle, Paris, 1989, p. 363.