THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM

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François-Xavier Lalanne (French, 1927-2008)

Claude Lalanne (French, 1925-2019)

“The Weeper” 1986

Trani stone 370×505×470 cm

An angel rests her cheek on the water’s surface, much like the youthful figure of Narcissus from Greek mythology, who falls in love with his own image reflected in the water and is reborn as a daffodil. The object of the angel’s affections remains silent and, as tears run down the side of her face, the reflected image is erased. However, despite the pain of unrequited love, the angel’s face appears somewhere to be smiling. Artist duo and married couple Francois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne co-produced animal-shaped furniture among works in various fields. Themed on animals, insects, and plants, their adorable and mysterious creations invite the viewer into a fantastical world.