｢Bather｣
Marcello Mascherini (1906-1983)
Although the framework of this piece is composed of such basic solids as cylinder, cone and sphere, it has an extremely concrete impression thanks to Mascherini's romantic character to stick to details. Slim and long legs, arms suggested by the moving lines of the cloth, ample breasts and the lovely face-this sculpture portrays the refreshing figure of the girl who has just come out of water after bathing.
Marcello Mascherini
Born in north Italy in 1906. He learned sculpture by self-education, and made a start as a sculptor in his hometown Trieste at age 19. In the Rome Quadriennale in 1931, he came to know the works of Arturo Martini and the ancient Etruria art. This event deeply inspired him to establish his own style. Thereafter he played a brilliant part worldwide. He passed away in Trieste in 1983.
