Bather with Raised Arms

model c. 1890/1899, cast date unknown

Aristide Maillol

Associated Names
Aristide Maillol

Sculptor, French, 1861 - 1944

The sculpture depicts a standing human figure in a sensual pose with both hands placed behind the head, and one knee slightly bent as if stepping forward. The sculpture is cast in a dark brown material, likely a patinated metal such as bronze, which gives it a smooth and reflective surface. The figure is sculpted in a realistic style, with detailed muscular and anatomical features. It stands firmly on a small base, balancing the elegance of the human form with the solidity of the material.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Rudolf J. Heinemann

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.35 × 11.43 × 10.48 cm (10 3/8 × 4 1/2 × 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.116.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Rudolf J. Heinemann [d. 1996]; her estate; gift 2005 to NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q63861638

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