The sculpture is a bust depicting the head and upper neck of a woman with a serene and contemplative expression. Her hair is neatly arranged and pulled back. The sculpture is cast in dark bronze material, exhibiting a rich patina with hints of gold and green-toned highlights. The bust is mounted on a polished, marbled red stone pedestal with white veining, providing a contrast to the bronze. The woman's facial features are rendered with smooth details, offering a lifelike representation that emphasizes the texture and craftsmanship of the bronze work.

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Head of Mrs. John Peter Russell (Marianna Mattiocco della Torre)

sculptor Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917)

model 1888

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: height: 35 cm (13 3/4 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Gift of Elizabeth L. Klee
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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