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Rustic Dancer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Rustic Dancer" by Romanian artist Constantin Brancusi depicts a human figure made of stone. The figure has a weathered appearance with a rough texture and a predominantly gray and brown coloration. The figure is posed in a dynamic stance, with one leg bent and extended behind, while the other leg is bent and supports the body's weight. The arms are also bent, with one hand positioned near the shoulder and the other near the hip. The head is adorned with short hair and features a simple face with minimal details. A small animal, likely a goat or sheep, is sculpted on the right side of the figure's back, with its head near the figure's shoulder and its body extending down the back. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Medium:
Earthenware with traces of pigments
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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