Museum collection · National Gallery of Art · 138846

Avarice

Leonhard Kern, second quarter 17th century

The sculpture shows a seated female figure with a dignified posture. She is nude, with a towel draped over her lap and one hand resting upon it. The figure has well-defined musculature and a serene expression on her face. The sculpture is made from a material resembling terracotta, giving it a warm, reddish-brown hue. This color accentuates the intricate details and contours of the figure's body. The sculpture is placed on a rectangular base, elevating her slightly above eye level for better appreciation of the carving from different angles.

National Gallery of Art · National Gallery of Art, Washington · Gift of Robert H. Smith/Robert H. Smith Collection · CC0 · Public domain

Artist: Leonhard Kern
Date: second quarter 17th century
Medium: fruitwood, possibly pear
Dimensions: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.)
Era: Museum collection

Why it matters

Avarice, dated second quarter 17th century, is catalogued by National Gallery of Art as a work in fruitwood, possibly pear. The museum attributes the work to Leonhard Kern. The recorded dimensions are 23 cm (9 1/16 in.). This factual page is generated from the museum catalogue and links directly to its source record.

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