Standing Female Nude
Object Details
- Luce Center Label
- Concetta Scaravaglione carved directly into wood and stone, without using a clay model. She was inspired by the nude female form, and created many sculptures of women that expressed strength and beauty. In Standing Female Nude the pale limestone and smooth texture emphasize the simplified curves of the woman. The figure appears hesitant and thoughtful, as if she is about to engage in conversation with the viewer.
- Credit Line
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Forbes Watson
- Data Source
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Date
- ca. 1939
- Object number
- 1965.22.2
- Artist
- Concetta Scaravaglione, born New York City 1900-died New York City 1975
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- Sculpture
- Medium
- carved limestone mounted on wood base
- Dimensions
- 20 5/8 x 4 7/8 x 5 1/8 in. (52.3 x 12.4 x 10.4 cm.)
- See more items in
- Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
- Department
- Painting and Sculpture
- On View
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 48A
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor
- Topic
- Figure female\nude
- Record ID
- saam_1965.22.2
