Aristide Maillol Collection
Aristide Maillol, a renowned French sculptor and artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his exceptional works
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Aristide Maillol, a renowned French sculptor and artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his exceptional works. One of his notable creations is "Woman with the Umbrella, " crafted in 1900. In this piece, Maillol captures the grace and elegance of a woman sheltering herself from the rain under an umbrella. Maillol's artistic prowess continued to shine through in Josef Breitenbach's photograph taken in 1934. The image showcases Maillol himself, providing a glimpse into the life of this talented artist who was born in 1861 and passed away in 1944. Breitenbach's lens immortalizes Maillol as he contemplates his next masterpiece. In another work titled "Study of a Woman" from 1937, Maillol delves deeper into exploring feminine beauty and form. Through meticulous strokes and attention to detail, he brings forth the essence of womanhood onto canvas or paper repeatedly throughout this series. One cannot overlook some of Maillol's most iconic sculptures like "Le printemps" (1910/11) - a bronze masterpiece that stands tall at 168 x 50 x 31 cm. This sculpture embodies springtime exuberance with its flowing lines and harmonious curves. The human figure remained central to Maillol's oeuvre as seen in pieces such as "Torso Summer" and "Torso Dina. " These sculptures capture fragments of bodies frozen in time – celebrating their sensuality while leaving room for interpretation. Maillol also explored different mediums beyond sculpture; his drawings showcase his mastery over graphite lithographic crayon. Works like "Reclining Nude Back View" (1922) and "Standing Nude Back" (ca. 1920) reveal his ability to convey movement even within stillness. Lastly, we encounter one more drawing by Maillol titled "Study Night" (ca. 1912).