The sculpture "Woman with Pitcher" is one of the works located in the Barrancas de Belgrano. Created in 1862 by the French sculptor Louis Sauvageau, this decorative figure made of cast iron is positioned over a masonry fountain. At the base of the work, only the artist's name and the year of creation can be seen. Also known as "The Lady with the Pitcher," the statue is situated in the third of the plazas that make up the Barrancas de Belgrano.
The surroundings of the sculpture are among the most diverse in the entire city, with more than 60 plant species including ombú trees, palm trees, magnolias, oaks, honeysuckles, and ceibas. Since its creation, several small works by Sauvageau have been auctioned at renowned houses such as Sotheby's and Christie's. The Barrancas de Belgrano were landscaped by the French architect and landscaper Carlos Thays in 1892.
The work "Woman with Pitcher" is not the only one of its kind in America, as there is another similar sculpture called "La Source" in Parque Rodó in Montevideo, Uruguay. Although they are not exact replicas, both statues share the same spirit as the version present in the Barrancas de Belgrano. Louis Sauvageau, born in Paris in 1822, was a prolific sculptor whose works reflect great innocence and ethereal beauty.
Sauvageau excelled in bronze sculpture, being known for groups such as Autumn and Winter, represented by a mother and child. Throughout his career, he worked in various media and genres, from allegorical and religious sculptures to mythological sculptures. His most recent participation in an exhibition was in 1874, the year he is estimated to have passed away. Throughout the city, several of his works can be appreciated, such as "Woman with Pitcher" and "Nymph Thetis" in the Alameda neighborhood of the Mexican city of Celaya.
