2nd Portrait of Baby Leda by Jacob Epstein, Bronze, 26cm high by 33cm wide by 30cm deep, Body, Children, People sculpture

2nd Portrait of Baby Leda by Jacob Epstein presents the head, shoulders, chest, and arms of a baby in a lifelike and intimate pose. The baby holds its arms bent in front, hands relaxed, as if caught in a moment of gentle movement. The head turns slightly to one side, suggesting awareness or curiosity, as though the baby is looking around.

The sculpture captures the soft roundness of infancy with striking realism. Epstein models the features with careful attention, the plump cheeks, slight folds in the arms, and subtle tension in the fingers all convey the tactile quality of baby skin. Despite the solid bronze medium, the figure feels tender and alive.

The turn of the head gives the piece quiet dynamism, breaking symmetry and suggesting the baby’s alertness. There’s no theatricality, only calm presence. The scale and composition invite close viewing, making the encounter feel personal and direct.

Epstein avoids idealization. He focuses instead on honest form and subtle gesture. The result is a portrait that feels both specific and universal, capturing the essence of a child in a moment of quiet awareness. This work would add to any indoor or garden setting.