Carne altrui
This is an early work by Medardo Rosso, an essential figure in the renewal of sculpture in the 20th century. This work portraying a prostitute marked the start of the artist's mature period, during which he focused on wax, an apparently shapeless material, but that if kneaded can assume a vibrant tone. Akin to photography, Medardo Rosso carves with light, merging the observer and the object with the surrounding space, in a single representation.
| Title |
Carne altrui
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|---|---|
| Category |
Sculptures
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| Artist |
Medardo Rosso
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| Material |
wax and chalk
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| Year |
1883
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| Size |
37 x 37 x 18 cm
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| Owner |
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