Seated Woman

c. 1900

Aristide Maillol

Associated Names
Aristide Maillol

Sculptor, French, 1861 - 1944

The sculpture depicts a seated female figure. She is in a contemplative pose, with her head slightly bowed and arms resting across her raised leg. She appears to be sitting on a simple block or stool. The piece is made from a material resembling terracotta or a similar earthen material, giving it a natural brown color. The texture of the sculpture shows hand shaping and smoothing, with detailing in the figure's hair, body, and posture. The form is realistic, with anatomical features and proportions resembling the human figure. The appearance is classic and timeless, capturing a quiet moment of introspection or rest.
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On View

West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G5


Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Peters; (Galerie Dina Vierny, Paris); purchased 1967 by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, Upperville, Virginia; gift 1983 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1994

  • Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: 140, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63860713

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