Grande Sculpture Classique

1963/1964

Jean (Hans) Arp

Associated Names
Jean (Hans) Arp

Artist, French, born Germany (Alsace), 1886 - 1966

The sculpture is a stylized representation of a human figure, characterized by smooth, flowing curves. It is a metallic gold color and appears to be made of metal. The sculpture stands on a cylindrical base, with an abstract form and simplified view of the human form. The sculpture has rounded edges and lacks detailed facial or anatomical features. The overall effect is one of minimalism and sophistication, with a focus on essential lines and contours.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 238.5 x 37 x 36.8 cm (93 7/8 x 14 9/16 x 14 1/2 in.)
    weight: 144.697 kg (319 lb.)

  • Accession Number

    1971.66.11

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sidney Janis Gallery, New York); acquired by 1968 by Mr. [d. 1970] and Mrs. Lester Francis Avnet, Great Neck, Long Island, New York;[1] his estate; purchased 19 October 1971 by NGA.
[1] According to Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts, Exh. cat., National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1974.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1974

  • Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts: Sculpture, Drawings, Prints, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1974, no. X, repro.

Bibliography

1994

  • Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: 23, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63854685

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