Women Wrestlers

1900

Aristide Maillol

Associated Names
Aristide Maillol

Sculptor, French, 1861 - 1944

The sculpture features two intertwined nude figures standing on a rectangular base. Both figures are shown in an embracing posture, leaning slightly towards one another. The figure on the left has its head lowered, while the one on the right is tilting its head upwards. Their limbs are intertwined, and they stand in a pose that suggests movement, with one leg of each figure extended behind them. The sculpture is made from terracotta, evident from its earthy orange color. The texture is slightly rough and uneven, which gives it a hand-crafted appearance and highlights the contours of the bodies. The material and color contribute to a warm and organic look, with the figures appearing lifelike due to the realistic proportions and dynamic pose.
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On View

West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G5


Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Albert Sarraut; (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: 143, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63860716

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