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Aristide Maillol, ‘Le couple ou l'homme et la femme’ (1896) © Maxime Vm Created at the end of the 19th century, this work reflects a research-driven approach to the representation of the female and male body. This couple is among Maillol’s first forays into sculpture. Although he would later devote much of his work to the female figure, depictions of the man–woman couple remain extremely rare. The two nude figures, entwined in a posture of quiet intimacy, express an archaic and timeless sensuality, devoid of any literary or mythological reference. The bronze retains the organic texture of the clay, recalling the sculptor’s hand and his direct contact with the material. Like Rodin, Maillol explores eroticism, but with a more meditative approach. He seeks harmony of volumes and forms, foreshadowing the serene sensuality and tranquil monumentality of his later female figures.
Exhibition view ‘En plein cœur, un siècle d’amour sans filtre’, Maison Guerlain © Maxime Vm
The exhibition adopts a transversal perspective, inviting viewers to question the representation of love through works from different periods and mediums. While Maillol appears here alongside modern and contemporary figures, the exhibition creates a sensitive dialogue that reveals how sculpture can convey the intensity of emotion through motif and material. Through this loan, Galerie Dina Vierny contributes to an unprecedented exploration of the languages of love in art, continuing its mission to highlight masterpieces often absent from traditional museum circuits. The exhibition ‘En plein cœur, un siècle d’amour sans filtre’ is held at Maison Guerlain, 68 avenue des Champs-Élysées, from 22 October to 16 November 2025.
The exhibition adopts a transversal perspective, inviting viewers to question the representation of love through works from different periods and mediums. While Maillol appears here alongside modern and contemporary figures, the exhibition creates a sensitive dialogue that reveals how sculpture can convey the intensity of emotion through motif and material. Through this loan, Galerie Dina Vierny contributes to an unprecedented exploration of the languages of love in art, continuing its mission to highlight masterpieces often absent from traditional museum circuits. The exhibition ‘En plein cœur, un siècle d’amour sans filtre’ is held at Maison Guerlain, 68 avenue des Champs-Élysées, from 22 October to 16 November 2025.
Aristide Maillol, ‘Le couple ou l'homme et la femme’ (1896) © Maxime Vm Created at the end of the 19th century, this work reflects a research-driven approach to the representation of the female and male body. This couple is among Maillol’s first forays into sculpture. Although he would later devote much of his work to the female figure, depictions of the man–woman couple remain extremely rare. The two nude figures, entwined in a posture of quiet intimacy, express an archaic and timeless sensuality, devoid of any literary or mythological reference. The bronze retains the organic texture of the clay, recalling the sculptor’s hand and his direct contact with the material. Like Rodin, Maillol explores eroticism, but with a more meditative approach. He seeks harmony of volumes and forms, foreshadowing the serene sensuality and tranquil monumentality of his later female figures.
The exhibition adopts a transversal perspective, inviting viewers to question the representation of love through works from different periods and mediums. While Maillol appears here alongside modern and contemporary figures, the exhibition creates a sensitive dialogue that reveals how sculpture can convey the intensity of emotion through motif and material. Through this loan, Galerie Dina Vierny contributes to an unprecedented exploration of the languages of love in art, continuing its mission to highlight masterpieces often absent from traditional museum circuits. The exhibition ‘En plein cœur, un siècle d’amour sans filtre’ is held at Maison Guerlain, 68 avenue des Champs-Élysées, from 22 October to 16 November 2025.
