An emblematic interwar interior paying tribute to the quiet modernity of François Pompon.
A central figure of modern sculpture, François Pompon (1855–1933) transformed the way we perceive living forms. His animals, reduced to their purest essence, seem to breathe with quiet dignity. In the subtle play of light on their polished surfaces, one senses an artist who sought not power, but the inner soul of nature.
Written by Liliane Colas and published by Norma Editions, this monumental volume gathers the entirety of Pompon’s artistic legacy — sculptures, sketches, photographs, and archival documents — many published here for the first time. From his early years working alongside Auguste Rodin to his mature period defined by radical simplicity, every page offers a glimpse into his patient pursuit of form and light.
Pompon stands as a pioneer of minimalism, a sculptor who shaped silence as much as substance.His iconic Polar Bear, Bull, Stag, and Owl reveal an art of balance and serenity that transcends time and movement.
Lavishly illustrated with more than 400 reproductions, François Pompon – The Complete Works reads as both a catalogue raisonné and a poetic meditation on creation. A timeless reference for art lovers, collectors, and anyone who finds beauty in simplicity.
I keep a large number of details that will later go… I first do the animal with almost all its trappings. Then I gradually eliminate them.”
François Pompon
