｢Big Woman with Arms Raised｣
Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929)
This would be one of the especially plumpest pieces of his woman statues. Big arms like a log, the almost spherical small head, the cylindrical neck, and the stout body like an amphora (ancient Greek vase); they are united and exquisitely balanced to compose this piece. Except the arms crossed behind the head, it has scarcely any physical motion. This static pose that is rare for him adds vitality to this piece.
Antoine Bourdelle
Born in Montauban, France in 1861 and died in the suburbs of Paris in 1929. He worked as an assistant for Rodin for 15 years. While Rodin pursued the dramatic motion all his life, Bourdelle completed his own style to put importance to composition. His then atelier is now converted into Bourdelle Museum.
