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Bookend

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Bookend" by Elie Nadelman depicts a woman sitting cross-legged on rectangular base with her feet on the left. The woman's hair is pulled back, and she wears a long dress. She sits with her head bowed and her hands extended over her lap. The sculpture is made of shiny dark metal. The woman faces left, looking down.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Earthenware, lusterware
Culture:
British (American market)
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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