Audioguide by eArsSCULPTURES Ligabue encountered sculpture even before painting, because he was immediately able to draw clay from the banks of the Po river. Especially in the early days, the artist did not bake his works, but allowed them to dry naturally, resulting in more fragile results. Few specimens remain of this production, which were only cast in bronze after his death. One of his earliest works that we find in this room is the sculpture of a dog, entitled Cane, with its synthetic and static style, especially when compared to more mature works such as il Bue Magro or the Skinny Ox in English. In the Ox, a more realistic portrayal of the animal emerges, showcasing detailed fur and well-defined volumes of the body, marked by visible ribs and folds of skin. This realism is complemented by a narrative dimension that captures the bovine in slow motion during its work in the fields. The subjects of the sculptures are similar to those in the paintings, with animals being even more prominent. In contrast to the numerous self-portraits found in his paintings, Ligabue sculpted only one, which is currently on display in the exhibition.

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