Standing Nude

n.d.

Gaston Lachaise

Associated Names
Gaston Lachaise

Sculptor, French, 1882 - 1935

The sculpture depicts a nude female figure in a standing pose. The figure has a slightly turned stance, with one leg crossed in front of the other and an arm across her midsection, creating a classic contrapposto posture. The sculpture is crafted from a material that resembles bronze, giving it a warm, brownish-gold color with a subtle sheen. The surface of the sculpture is smooth, with gentle curves that define the figure's form. It stands on a rectangular, black base. The details in the sculpture are simplified, with a focus on capturing the overall shape and posture of the figure.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

George Biddle [1885-1973], Truro and Croton-on-Hudson; bequest 1974 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2000

  • Elizabeth Catlett: A Life in Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, 2000.

Inscriptions

lower proper right side, the "G" faint: G LACHAISE; possibly a foundry mark, illegible; on lower back, possibly: RIB

Wikidata ID

Q63863968

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