The sculpture depicts a human figure in a dynamic pose on a multi-layered base. The figure is leaning forward with one knee bent and one foot lifted. The figure appears to be supporting its head with one hand and resting its elbow on the other hand against its chest. The sculpture is a dark brown color. It has a textured surface with visible marks and indents, giving it a rough finish. A thin metal rod supports the figure from behind. The sculpture is small and placed on a wooden base with cracks and grain patterns. The overall presentation conveys movement and tension, as if the figure is in a moment of thought or contemplation.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1880s/1890s
- Medium
- pigmented beeswax, metal armature, on wooden base
- Dimensions
- 3680 × 4705 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original