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The sculpture depicts a standing female figure with her arms behind her back and head slightly tilted downwards. The figure is leaning against a textured form, possibly representing drapery or a natural object. It is crafted from light brown or terracotta-colored material, likely clay, giving it an earthy appearance. The sculpture has a rough texture with visible marks and surface variations, suggesting a hand-modeled quality. The base is dark and polished, contrasting with the natural color of the sculpture. The proportions of the figure are naturalistic, emphasizing form and posture, conveying a sense of timelessness and human presence.

Statuette of a Woman

Rodin, Auguste · French

possibly early 20th century

Medium
terracotta
Classification
Sculpture
Period
1876 to 1900
Image size
10989 × 15385px

Description

The sculpture depicts a standing female figure with her arms behind her back and head slightly tilted downwards. The figure is leaning against a textured form, possibly representing drapery or a natural object. It is crafted from light brown or terracotta-colored material, likely clay, giving it an earthy appearance. The sculpture has a rough texture with visible marks and surface variations, suggesting a hand-modeled quality. The base is dark and polished, contrasting with the natural color of the sculpture. The proportions of the figure are naturalistic, emphasizing form and posture, conveying a sense of timelessness and human presence.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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