French Sculptures

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The Schoolgirl (Woman Walking in the Street)

Edgar Degas

original wax c. 1880/1881, cast probably 1956/1958

Copper alloy  Accession ID  1999.79.37

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
The sculpture portrays a muscular, nude male figure in an athletic pose, balancing on one leg with the other leg raised, and arms bent with clenched fists at shoulder height. The figure is crafted in a dark material, likely bronze, showcasing detailed anatomy, with pronounced muscles visible in the arms, chest, abdomen, and legs. It sits atop a black, round base.

Slavonic Dancer

Harriet Whitney Frishmuth

model 1921, cast 1921/1927

Bronze  Accession ID  2015.19.3730

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
The sculpture is of a standing female figure with a forward and slightly right-leaning pose, depicted as nude on a textured base resembling a natural, earth-like surface. The sculpture is primarily of an earthy terracotta color and seems to be made of a clay or earthen material. The craftsmanship shows visible texture and detailing across the surface of the body and base, suggesting a rough finish. The figure's head is slightly tilted upward and her arms are held behind her back. The sculpture rests on a square wooden plinth, elevating the figure. The scale of the sculpture relative to us suggests that it is a small or medium-sized art piece suitable for display indoors.

Statuette of a Woman

Auguste Rodin

early 1880s

Terracotta  Accession ID  1942.5.5

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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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.

J.B. van Berckelaer

Auguste Rodin

1874-1875

Marble  Accession ID  2002.139.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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The sculpture depicts a horse in a raised stance on its hind legs, crafted from metallic material, possibly bronze. The color is warm brown with darker accents highlighting muscle texture. It is mounted on a flat base, with one hoof at the edge, suggesting motion. The detailed but slightly abstract form offers a lifelike representation of a horse's build and posture.

Horse Rearing

Edgar Degas

original wax 1880s, cast 1920/by 1964

Copper alloy  Accession ID  1999.79.38

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
The sculpture depicts a nude human figure standing upright, with both arms raised and bent at the elbows. The figure appears to be in the process of putting on or pulling off a garment over its head. The figure is finely modeled, capturing the contours and proportions of the human form with a sense of fluidity and movement. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a patinated surface with a warm brown to greenish color variation. This coloration enhances the naturalistic appearance of the figure, and the textured surface of the material adds depth and dimension to the sculpture. The figure is mounted on a flat, square base that supports the composition. The proportions and posture of the figure make it resemble an average-sized adult in a naturalistic style.

Woman Arranging Her Hair

Edgar Degas

original wax possibly late 1880s/1890s, cast 1920/1962

Copper alloy  Accession ID  1985.64.65

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
The sculpture depicts a standing female figure with her arms behind her back and head slightly tilted downwards. The figure is leaning against a textured form, possibly representing drapery or a natural object. It is crafted from light brown or terracotta-colored material, likely clay, giving it an earthy appearance. The sculpture has a rough texture with visible marks and surface variations, suggesting a hand-modeled quality. The base is dark and polished, contrasting with the natural color of the sculpture. The proportions of the figure are naturalistic, emphasizing form and posture, conveying a sense of timelessness and human presence.

Statuette of a Woman

Auguste Rodin

possibly early 20th century

Terracotta  Accession ID  1942.5.6

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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The sculpture depicts a nude woman standing with her arms wrapped around her body. She is leaning slightly forward with her head tilted downward and to the right, tucked into one of her elbows. The hand on that arm is raised by her ear, as if trying to shield her face from something. Her other arm is wrapped around her torso. Her hair appears to be tied back. The sculpture is rendered in a smooth, white material, and it stands on a rough-textured base.

Eve

Auguste Rodin

model c. 1881, carved 1890/1891

Marble  Accession ID  2014.136.247

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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The sculpture is of a horse in mid-gallop, with one leg raised and its head turned slightly to one side. It is crafted in a dark bronze color, giving it a metallic sheen. It appears to be made from a metal material, likely bronze. The horse is fashioned in an abstract style, with pronounced lines and contours representing muscles and motion. It is mounted on a flat, rectangular base with a small rod attached to its underside.

Horse Trotting, the Feet Not Touching the Ground

Edgar Degas

original wax 1870s, cast 1920/1924

Copper alloy  Accession ID  1999.79.36

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
A woman to our right kneels with her hands in prayer as she looks to our left at a vision in a landscape in this horizontal painting. The vision is of a person wearing gold armor, who is flanked by two more people, all encased an oval-shaped full-body halo. The people all have smooth, pale skin, and the women have ash-blond hair. The armored person, Saint Michael, has copper-colored hair and he hovers, feet hanging loose, low over the ground. His body is angled sharply to our right. Both of his arms are outstretched in front of him at shoulder height, and he holds up a gold sword with his right hand. The end of the long sword disappears into the leafy canopy above. Pale pink and blue wings spread from his shoulders. The people to either side of him both wear white dresses patterned with gold designs, and each stands on a shell-pink cloud. The woman closer to us has a halo and holds a silver helmet. The woman farther from us holds out a long, slender, silver sword with both hands. The encompassing halo is ringed with narrow flames. This trio and the halo take up the leftmost third of the composition. They are backed and surrounded by olive-green and golden brown trees. A thick tree trunk immediately to their right has two gouges taken from near the roots. The kneeling woman wears a black scarf and pink jacket-like garment over a long beige dress. She faces our left in profile, looking up at Saint Michael with her lips parted and her eyebrows lifted. Six cream-white sheep stand and lie on the ground behind her, to our right. A basket near her feet has tipped over, spilling its white contents. Grassy hills dotted with pale green trees extends into the deep distance. Puffy peach clouds line the horizon, which comes just over halfway up the composition. The artist signed the lower left corner, “M.Boutet de Monvel.”

The Vision and Inspiration (Joan of Arc series: I)

Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel

c. 1907-early 1909

Oil and gold leaf on canvas  Accession ID  2015.19.34

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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Standing Woman

Wilhelm Lehmbruck

model 1910, cast in Munich 1957

Bronze  Accession ID  1965.5.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G5
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The sculpture depicts a relief of two young boys in profile facing right. One boy has longer hair and wears a loose garment, while the other has shorter hair and a jacket. The sculpture is made of a pale, stone-like material, possibly plaster or marble. It is mounted within a wooden frame. The figures have soft and gentle appearances with delicate details in their clothing and faces. Engravings surround the figures on the upper and lower parts of the sculpture.

Charles Stewart Butler and Lawrence Smith Butler

Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1880-1881

Plaster  Accession ID  1990.31.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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