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,…
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Statuette of a Woman

sculptor Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917)

possibly early 20th century

Medium
terracotta
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall: 32.4 x 10.2 x 11.6 cm (12 3/4 x 4 x 4 9/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. John W. Simpson
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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