#52607 Germany

The sculpture presents a dynamic composition featuring a female figure mounted on the back of a powerful animal, likely a bull or similar bovine creature. The woman is depicted in a reclining pose, her body turned partially away from the viewer, emphasizing the curve of her spine and the musculature of her legs as she grips the animal’s form. Her hair is elaborately styled, gathered at the crown with what appears to be a decorative band.
The animals posture conveys both strength and controlled movement; it seems to be in mid-stride, its muscles taut and ready for action. A draped cloth partially covers the animal’s flanks, adding visual texture and suggesting an element of restraint or adornment. The overall impression is one of dominance and control, but also a sense of precarious balance between the two figures.
The monochrome palette contributes to a timeless quality, obscuring specific details about material and color while highlighting the interplay of light and shadow across the sculpted surfaces. This lack of color encourages focus on form and composition.
Subtextually, the work evokes themes of power, conquest, or perhaps even a symbolic union between human and animal realms. The woman’s posture suggests an active role in this interaction, rather than passive submission. The draped cloth could be interpreted as representing civilization attempting to tame primal forces, or conversely, as a symbol of luxury imposed upon raw strength. The compositions inherent tension invites contemplation on the relationship between humanity and nature, control and freedom, and perhaps even the complexities of desire and dominance.