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Sculpting Form 1
In stock
SKU
WMET0105
Our Inspiration:Crouching Venus
After a model by Giambologna (Netherlandish, 1529–1608)
Bronze, 17th century
Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968 68.141.25
This bronze is based on an invention by Giambologna. While the anatomical rendering of the legs, reserved physiognomy of the face, “impressionistic” locks of hair, and smooth definition of musculature accord with the more refined studies after Giambologna’s designs, less coherent is the dull and simplistic treatment of the drapery, which doesn’t convey sinuous movement. Rather, the work exudes a frozen elegance. The
ambiguities in The Met cast suggest a later dating, likely to the 17th century.
Our Inspiration:Crouching Venus
After a model by Giambologna (Netherlandish, 1529–1608)
Bronze, 17th century
Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968 68.141.25
This bronze is based on an invention by Giambologna. While the anatomical rendering of the legs, reserved physiognomy of the face, “impressionistic” locks of hair, and smooth definition of musculature accord with the more refined studies after Giambologna’s designs, less coherent is the dull and simplistic treatment of the drapery, which doesn’t convey sinuous movement. Rather, the work exudes a frozen elegance. The
ambiguities in The Met cast suggest a later dating, likely to the 17th century.
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