The sculpture depicts Aglaé, one of the mythical Three Graces, classical symbols of beauty, fertility and joy. Her upright, compact silhouette brings together stylised feminine forms through flowing lines and taut curves.
The figure rises in an elegant, restrained pose. References to Hellenistic art are reinterpreted through a contemporary perspective. Vicente de Espona combines symbolism and sensuality, carefully balancing anatomical suggestion with formal abstraction.
This work belongs to a series devoted to the Three Graces, in which each figure represents a particular quality. Aglaé, associated with splendour, embodies light, vitality and the beauty of the female form.
An example of Espona’s mature style, the sculpture brings classical tradition into dialogue with his search for essential forms. Its strong verticality, harmonious volumes and continuous lines give it a striking presence in space.
