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Statuette of a Woman

Auguste Rodin, possibly early 20th century

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.

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

Artist: Auguste Rodin
Date: possibly early 20th century
Medium: terracotta
Dimensions: 32.4 x 10.2 x 11.6 cm (12 3/4 x 4 x 4 9/16 in.)
Era: Museum collection

Why it matters

Statuette of a Woman, dated possibly early 20th century, is catalogued by National Gallery of Art as a work in terracotta. The museum attributes the work to Auguste Rodin. The recorded dimensions are 32.4 x 10.2 x 11.6 cm (12 3/4 x 4 x 4 9/16 in.). This factual page is generated from the museum catalogue and links directly to its source record.

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