Emile FERNAND-DUBOIS (Paris, 1869 - Villejuif, 1952 ) In front of love White marble Signed 'E.Fernand-Dubois' on the terrace (Small stains) 'Devant l'amour', white marble, signed, by E.Fernand-Dubois 14.57 x 16.93 x 12.99 in. 37.0 x 43.0 x 33.0 cm The original model was exhibited at the 1911 Salon (n 3343), acquired by the State (inv. VZD2444, 100x100x120 cm., on deposit at the rue de l'Université (according to a note in the Musée d'Orsay documentation)) and produced in bronze by Siot. De Pavlowski wrote in the 'Journal' of 14 May 1930: "'Devant l'Amour' has been favourably received and critics have declared this work to be a statue that reveals the technique of the masters of the modern school as well as the grace and suppleness of the purest of the ancients "1. 1- Jean-Michel Roudier, "Émile Fernand-Dubois (1869-1925)", Cahiers des amis du musée de Crosne-sur-Loire, n 10, 2003, p.7 Emile FERNAND-DUBOIS (Paris, 1869 - Villejuif, 1952 ) 37.0 x 43.0 x 33.0 cm The original model was exhibited at the 1911 Salon (n 3343), acquired by the State (inv. VZD2444, 100x100x120 cm., on deposit at the rue de l'Université (according to a note in the Musée d'Orsay documentation)) and produced in bronze by Siot. De Pavlowski wrote in the 'Journal' of 14 May 1930: "'Devant l'Amour' has been favourably received and critics have declared this work to be a statue that reveals the technique of the masters of the modern school as well as the grace and suppleness of the purest of the ancients "1. 1- Jean-Michel Roudier, "Émile Fernand-Dubois (1869-1925)", Cahiers des amis du musée de Crosne-sur-Loire, n 10, 2003, p.7