Jules Jouant (1882-1921) Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Bronze with brown patina Signed " JOUANT " and bears the founder's stamp " Eugène BLOT " and the address " 5BD DE LA MADELEINE " on the left edge of the terrace H. 38 cm and wooden base H. 15 cm Little wear and tear This tribute to the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven is part of the series of portraits of musicians and composers by the sculptor Jules Jouant. A practitioner in Auguste Rodin's studio, Jules Jouant exhibited sculptures and objets d'art in the Art Nouveau movement at the Salon from 1883.