Standing Woman

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture "Standing Woman" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini depicts a woman carved from a light-colored stone, possibly marble. She stands on a small base with her body facing forward and slightly to the right. The woman's facial features are detailed with a neutral expression. Her hair is short and styled close to her head. She wears what appears to be a garment draped over her left shoulder and around her waist. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand raised near her shoulder. The left arm is also bent at the elbow with the hand positioned near her waist. The sculpture's surface shows signs of weathering and aging, with visible texture and imperfections. The background is a plain gray color.