In recognition of the Staedel Museum’s current ground-breaking exhibition ‘En Passant’, the Sladmore’s exhibition will pay homage to their show and continue the examination of how the attributes of Impressionism – light, colour and movement, found their expression in the vibrant sculpture of this period. The Sladmore curators have focused on the works of 5 of the same sculptors - Edgar Degas, Auguste Rodin, Paul Troubetzkoy, Rembrandt Bugatti and Emile Antoine-Bourdelle, featured in the Frankfurt exhibition.    

On view will be a rare marble by Rodin, L’Amour qui passe which was conceived during a creative cycle in Rodin's work where he explored the theme of maternity. Rodin’s Sculpture represented a break with tradition, and he was regarded as the ‘Father of Modern Sculpture’ and the experimental nature of his methods reveal the extent to which Impressionism influenced his technique. Further figurative works include a rare, intimate depiction of two women entitled Bon Genie.   

A further highlight of the exhibition will be Troubetzkoy’s insightful portrait of Rodin. This evocative foundry plaster depicts the great sculptor, in Troubetzkoy’s trademark elegant and relaxed style. His beautiful portraits typify the impressionist style; his use of vibrant modelling to convey light and the movement of his subjects was unsurpassed and mark him out as the true impressionist sculptor.   

Bugatti’s early work, with its raw modelling style and immediacy as seen in his Cow Lowing and Percheron Stallion also epitomise the impressionist movement in sculpture.   

Sladmore loans to the Frankfurt exhibition, will, after it closes, join our exhibition here in Jermyn Street. 

A fully illustrated catalogue will be available on request.