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Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Foundation

Cantor Art Foundation, B.G.

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A hand cupping two nude people, which are significantly smaller in scale than the hand, rises from a rectangular base in this oatmeal-colored, free-standing plaster sculpture. The roughly textured base is angled away from us to our right, so we look into the hand holding the intertwined people with the well-defined thumb to our right. The woman’s body is curled in a U shape, with the back of her shoulders facing us. The man rests his head against her breast as they kiss, and he wraps both arms up around her head. His legs extend to our right, his knees bent and pressed together. His right hip nestles in the curve of the thumb. The area around the people is roughly textured while the hand and most of their bodies are polished smooth. The artist inscribed his name in the lower right corner of the base, “A Rodin.”
Auguste Rodin, Hand of God, model before 1898, cast by 1903, plaster, Gift of Iris & B. Gerald Cantor, 2011.100.1

Hand of God

Auguste Rodin · model before 1898, cast by 1903 · plaster ·  Accession ID  2011.100.1

The sculpture is a bust of an older man with a full beard, mustache, and wavy hair. He wears a jacket over a shirt with detailed folds and layers. The sculpture is made of white marble with grey tones. It is mounted on a square base, showcasing classical sculpting techniques and a serene expression.
Auguste Rodin, J.B. van Berckelaer, 1874-1875, marble, Gift of the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Foundation, 2002.139.1

J.B. van Berckelaer

Auguste Rodin · 1874-1875 · marble ·  Accession ID  2002.139.1

The sculpture is a bust depicting a man with pronounced facial features, including a furrowed brow and a solemn expression. The subject appears to have short hair and is dressed in a garment that resembles a draped robe or cloak, with detailed folds visible around the shoulder area. This piece is crafted in a subdued color palette of beige and light brown tones. The material of the sculpture appears to be a form of stone or plaster, providing it with a textured and slightly rough surface. In relation to the viewer, the bust is presented in a frontal perspective.
Auguste Rodin, Jean d'Aire, model 1884-1889, cast probably early 20th century, plaster, Gift of the B. G. Cantor Art Foundation, 1984.85.1

Jean d'Aire

Auguste Rodin · model 1884-1889, cast probably early 20th century · plaster ·  Accession ID  1984.85.1

The sculpture is a bust of a person looking slightly upwards with a pensive expression. The subject wears a garment with a scarf wrapped around the neck, draping over the shoulders. The sculpture is made of a material resembling plaster, giving it a light grey appearance. The hair is textured with wavy curls, and the sculpture has a rough, unfinished texture. It is at eye level and appears to be life-sized, capturing a moment of contemplation or restfulness.
Auguste Rodin, Victoria Sackville-West, Lady Sackville, 1913-1914, plaster, Gift of the B. Gerald Cantor Art Foundation, 1988.54.1

Victoria Sackville-West, Lady Sackville

Auguste Rodin · 1913-1914 · plaster ·  Accession ID  1988.54.1

The sculpture is a bust of a young child with long, slightly curly hair. The child has an expression that is calm, with slightly chubby cheeks, a small nose, and neutral lips. The sculpture is crafted from marble and the child is depicted wearing a collared shirt with a necktie, covered by a draped garment. The bust is mounted on a rounded pedestal.
Aimé-Jules Dalou, Portrait of a Young Boy (Henry Ebenezer Bingham?), 1871/1879, marble, Gift of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.2.1

Portrait of a Young Boy (Henry Ebenezer Bingham?)

Aimé-Jules Dalou · 1871/1879 · marble ·  Accession ID  1991.2.1

The sculpture depicts an abstract form with intertwined, twisting elements that spiral upwards in a tower or column shape. Multiple strands entwine around a central core from the base to the top. It is made of a speckled, stone-like material with a grayish tone, resembling concrete or dense aggregate. The sculpture stands vertically on a flat surface, with a smooth, rounded base supporting the twisted structure which tapers slightly as it rises. The top of the sculpture is flat and disc-like, providing a contrasting surface against the intricate pattern below.
Coubertin Factory, Lost-Wax Casting Display: investment mold [seventh of ten steps], 1990, wax, plaster, cement and bronze, Gift of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collection, 2002.58.7

Lost-Wax Casting Display: investment mold [seventh of ten steps]

Coubertin Factory · 1990 · wax, plaster, cement and bronze ·  Accession ID  2002.58.7

The sculpture features a figure integrated with an abstract form resembling a tree. The figure is enveloped by branch-like elements spiraling upwards. The sculpture is composed of bronze, giving it a metallic sheen. The surface shows textures resembling rough bark or aged metal. The composition makes it appear as though the figure is becoming one with the structure, standing tall with an elongated form that reaches into a funnel-like shape at the top. The blending of human and organic elements brings a fluid aesthetic, engaging the viewer with its intricate design.
Coubertin Factory, Lost-Wax Casting Display: bronze with conduits [ninth of ten steps], 1990, wax, plaster, cement and bronze, Gift of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collection, 2002.58.9

Lost-Wax Casting Display: bronze with conduits [ninth of ten steps]

Coubertin Factory · 1990 · wax, plaster, cement and bronze ·  Accession ID  2002.58.9

The sculpture is a non-representational form, resembling a tall, tapered cylinder with a wider base and a rough, angled top. It is made of a terracotta material, giving it an earthy brown color with a slightly textured surface. The sculpture stands upright and maintains a steady form, showing no intricate details or embellishments. The clean lines and unadorned appearance present a modern, minimalist aesthetic.
Coubertin Factory, Lost-Wax Casting Display: investment mold with coating [eighth of ten steps], 1990, wax, plaster, cement and bronze, Gift of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collection, 2002.58.8

Lost-Wax Casting Display: investment mold with coating [eighth of ten steps]

Coubertin Factory · 1990 · wax, plaster, cement and bronze ·  Accession ID  2002.58.8

The sculpture depicts the back view of a nude human figure, possibly male, with both arms raised and bent at the elbows, hands clasped behind the head. The figure is partially embedded in a textured slab background. Several metal rods protrude horizontally from the slab around the figure. The sculpture is made from a dark material, likely bronze, with a smooth appearance, mounted on a white circular base. The figure's anatomy is detailed and realistic, emphasizing musculature and body contours.
Coubertin Factory, Lost-Wax Casting Display: wax model [fifth of ten steps], 1990, wax, plaster, cement and bronze, Gift of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collection, 2002.58.5

Lost-Wax Casting Display: wax model [fifth of ten steps]

Coubertin Factory · 1990 · wax, plaster, cement and bronze ·  Accession ID  2002.58.5

The sculpture depicts the figure of a human from the back, with arms raised, embedded within a rock-like structure. The material is a rough-textured stone, giving the sculpture a natural, earthy color. Metal rods protrude from the sculpture at various angles, contrasting with the stone. The form is abstract and suggests a human form emerging from the rock, creating a dynamic visual impression. The sculpture stands upright on a circular base with an organic, unfinished look, connecting to natural elements.
Coubertin Factory, Lost-Wax Casting Display: clay model reduced by thickness of final bronze [fourth of ten steps], 1990, wax, plaster, cement and bronze, Gift of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collection, 2002.58.4

Lost-Wax Casting Display: clay model reduced by thickness of final bronze [fourth of ten steps]

Coubertin Factory · 1990 · wax, plaster, cement and bronze ·  Accession ID  2002.58.4