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Mask of Katherine Seney Simpson (Mrs. John W. Simpson)

Auguste Rodin, 1902

The sculpture depicts the face of a man with realistic and detailed features: prominent eyebrows, deep-set eyes, a straight nose, and slightly pursed lips. The sculpture is made from a light gray material, likely plaster or a similar substance, giving it a smooth surface. The head is truncated above the forehead and at the neck, with textured hair suggesting short waves. The sculpture appears to be a classical bust, focusing on the facial features and expression.

National Gallery of Art · National Gallery of Art, Washington · Gift of Mrs. John W. Simpson · CC0 · Public domain

Artist: Auguste Rodin
Date: 1902
Medium: plaster
Dimensions: 17.8 x 19.5 x 15.3 cm (7 x 7 11/16 x 6 in.)
Era: Modern

Why it matters

Mask of Katherine Seney Simpson (Mrs. John W. Simpson), dated 1902, is catalogued by National Gallery of Art as a work in plaster. The museum attributes the work to Auguste Rodin. The recorded dimensions are 17.8 x 19.5 x 15.3 cm (7 x 7 11/16 x 6 in.). This factual page is generated from the museum catalogue and links directly to its source record.

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