1906 Leda & Swan by Jules Desbois Art Postcard

This vintage postcard from 1906 features photogravure print of “Leda” by the distinguished French sculptor Jules Desbois. Known for his exceptional skill and artistic dialogue with Auguste Rodin, Desbois was a master of various techniques, working in wood, stone, and metal. His sculpture “Leda” is a modern, symbolist interpretation of the ancient myth of Zeus’s union with Leda, whom he seduces in the guise of a swan. The embrace of the human and animal forms creates a sensual and harmonious unity reminiscent of Michelangelo’s bold compositions.