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Sappho

Emile Antoine Bourdelle

Cleveland Museum of Art

Bronze sculpture of a seated woman titled "Sappho" by Emile Antoine Bourdelle. The sculpture depicts a woman sitting on a rectangular base with her knees bent, leaning forward slightly. She sits with her left arm bent at the elbow and her hand placed on her right forearm. The woman's head is bowed. She appears to be wearing a long dress. The sculpture is made of bronze with a greenish patina. The background of the image is dark at the top and light at the bottom. The woman appears to be in a contemplative or melancholic pose.

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913 × 893 px
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