Statuette of a Woman

Auguste Rodin

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is of a standing female figure with a forward and slightly right-leaning pose, depicted as nude on a textured base resembling a natural, earth-like surface. The sculpture is primarily of an earthy terracotta color and seems to be made of a clay or earthen material. The craftsmanship shows visible texture and detailing across the surface of the body and base, suggesting a rough finish. The figure's head is slightly tilted upward and her arms are held behind her back. The sculpture rests on a square wooden plinth, elevating the figure. The scale of the sculpture relative to us suggests that it is a small or medium-sized art piece suitable for display indoors.