Head of Mrs. John Peter Russell (Marianna Mattiocco della Torre)

model 1888

Auguste Rodin

Associated Names
Auguste Rodin

Sculptor, French, 1840 - 1917

The sculpture is a bust depicting the head and upper neck of a woman with a serene and contemplative expression. Her hair is neatly arranged and pulled back. The sculpture is cast in dark bronze material, exhibiting a rich patina with hints of gold and green-toned highlights. The bust is mounted on a polished, marbled red stone pedestal with white veining, providing a contrast to the bronze. The woman's facial features are rendered with smooth details, offering a lifelike representation that emphasizes the texture and craftsmanship of the bronze work.

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On View

West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G5


Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jacob Epstein; his daughter, Mrs. Marian Lansburgh; her daughter, Elizabeth L. Klee, Washington, D.C.; gift 2005 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

inscribed on the left side of the neck: A. Rodin; inscribed on the right side of the nect, in the back: Alexis.RUDIER. / Fondeur.PARIS.; in raised letters on the left underside of the nect, integral to the cast: A. Rodin

Wikidata ID

Q63863744

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