Aristide Maillol

Maillol, Aristide-Joseph-Bonaventure
French, 1861 - 1944

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The sculpture depicts two seated female figures in a reclining position. They are closely positioned, with one resting their head on the shoulder of the other. The figures are carved in a flat relief style with minimal depth. They have their hair tied back and appear relaxed. The sculpture is made of light beige or tan stone with a rough texture. The surface shows detailed lines defining the figures' features. It is framed by a carved border on a rectangular boundary.
Aristide Maillol, Two Young Girls, c. 1930, stone, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1983.1.61

Two Young Girls

Aristide Maillol · c. 1930 · stone ·  Accession ID  1983.1.61
The artwork is a sculpture depicting a standing female figure. The figure is nude, with a posture that is upright. Her hands are raised towards her chest, and her head is slightly tilted. The sculpture is made of a dark material, likely bronze, giving it a smooth, reflective surface. The figure stands on a small rectangular base. The detailing captures the human form with attention to anatomical accuracy and proportion.
Aristide Maillol, Venus, 1918/1928, bronze, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1965.4.1

Venus

Aristide Maillol · 1918/1928 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1965.4.1
The sculpture depicts a nude female figure standing with a slight lean and gentle curvature, with one arm bent at the elbow and her hand raised in a gesture. Her other arm rests alongside her body with an open palm. The woman's head is slightly tilted to one side, and she wears a headscarf or cap that smoothly fits the shape of her head. The sculpture is crafted from a dark brown material, likely bronze, giving it a smooth and polished texture. The sculpture presents a realistic human form with an emphasis on natural body proportions and detailed anatomical features. The pose and expression convey a sense of calmness and poise.
Aristide Maillol, Summer, 1910, bronze, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1967.5.1

Summer

Aristide Maillol · 1910 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1967.5.1
A nude woman sitting with bent knees is carved from white marble in this freestanding sculpture. In this view, the woman’s body faces us. Her right knee, to our left, is bent so that leg lies along the ground. Her feet are together, and the other bent leg is upright. She holds her left hand, to our right, to that cheek so the elbow is close to the raised knee. She leans onto her other hand, which is placed just behind her with the fingers facing in. Her round face tips toward her raised hand, and she has delicate features and wide cheeks. Her hair is parted down the middle, rolled along her hairline, and is pulled back. The square base on which she sits is carved from the same piece of marble. The sculpture is photographed against a gray background.
Aristide Maillol, La Méditerranée, c. 1906, Carrara marble, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1995.47.17

La Méditerranée

Aristide Maillol · c. 1906 · Carrara marble ·  Accession ID  1995.47.17
The image shows a sculpture of a human torso emphasizing the form and structure of the chest and abdomen. The figure is missing the head, arms, and lower part of the legs. The sculpture is made from a material with a light brownish hue, displayed on a wooden stand.
Aristide Maillol, Female Torso, c. 1905, terracotta, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1995.47.19

Female Torso

Aristide Maillol · c. 1905 · terracotta ·  Accession ID  1995.47.19
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.
Aristide Maillol, Women Wrestlers, 1900, terracotta, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1983.1.62

Women Wrestlers

Aristide Maillol · 1900 · terracotta ·  Accession ID  1983.1.62
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.
Aristide Maillol, Seated Woman, c. 1900, terracotta, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1983.1.59

Seated Woman

Aristide Maillol · c. 1900 · terracotta ·  Accession ID  1983.1.59
The sculpture depicts a seated female figure in a reclining pose. Her head is turned slightly downwards, gazing towards her torso. Her legs are bent at the knees, with one leg in front of the other. Her arms rest around her body, conveying a relaxed posture. The sculpture is made of a material that resembles stone, with an off-white and beige color giving it a weathered appearance. The figure sits on an abstract base for stability, exhibiting soft, rounded edges and realistic body shape, reminiscent of classical human figure sculptures.
Aristide Maillol, Reclining Nude, c. 1900, terracotta, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1983.1.57

Reclining Nude

Aristide Maillol · c. 1900 · terracotta ·  Accession ID  1983.1.57
The sculpture depicts a nude female figure standing in a contrapposto pose, with one leg slightly bent and the other supporting her weight. Her arms are raised, and her hands rest on the back of her head, which is inclined downwards. The sculpture is made of a material that resembles terracotta or clay, giving it a warm, earthy, brownish hue. The surface of the sculpture is relatively smooth, showcasing subtle curves and anatomical details, like the muscles and outlines of the body. The figure's facial features are not detailed, focusing more on the overall form rather than intricate facial details. The sculpture stands on a simple base, made of the same material, which supports the figure at the feet.
Aristide Maillol, Rosita, c. 1890/1899, terracotta, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1983.1.58

Rosita

Aristide Maillol · c. 1890/1899 · terracotta ·  Accession ID  1983.1.58
This is a drawing of two figures gathering sticks. The image is rendered in a simplistic, linear style, using a monochromatic brownish-red palette. The scene portrays two figures, one standing upright with a bundle of sticks in their arms, and the other bent over, picking sticks from the ground. The ground and background are filled with stylized, flowing lines that suggest the presence of additional scattered sticks and possibly a windy environment. The frame around the image matches the rustic aesthetic, complementing the simple yet expressive depiction of the figures and the elements.
Aristide Maillol, Women Harvesting (Jeunes filles ramassant dessarments de vigne: Deuxieme planche), in or after 1938, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.97

Women Harvesting (Jeunes filles ramassant dessarments de vigne: Deuxieme planche)

Aristide Maillol · in or after 1938 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1951.10.97