{"product_id":"artist-s-studio-plaster-figure-of-a-standing-male-nude-20th-century","title":"Artist’s Studio Plaster Figure of a Standing Male Nude, 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compelling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20th-century artist’s studio sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, modelled in plaster and depicting a standing male nude in a relaxed contrapposto pose. Found in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew York City\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the work has the expressive, unfinished character associated with sculptors’ studies, studio models and working maquettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure is rendered with a strong understanding of anatomy while retaining the immediacy of the modelling process. One arm rests at the hip while the opposing arm falls naturally alongside the body, creating an asymmetrical stance that gives the sculpture a quiet sense of movement and presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly striking is the sculpture’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elayered and highly distressed surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Areas of charcoal-black and grey pigment move across the torso, arms and face, contrasting dramatically against the exposed chalky white plaster. Scrapes, losses, abrasions and remnants of earlier surface treatments remain visible throughout, giving the piece the appearance of an object that has lived and evolved within an artist’s working studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe face is deliberately restrained, with the contrasting dark pigment emphasizing one side and giving the figure an almost modernist quality. Viewed from a distance, the fragmented monochromatic surface lends the sculpture a graphic, contemporary presence; at close range, the irregularities reveal the hand-worked nature of the plaster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised on its original integral plaster base, the figure works exceptionally well as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge-scale sculptural object\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Found in New York City\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plaster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Presented in intentionally distressed, studio-worn condition with extensive surface variation, pigment, abrasions, losses, cracks and irregularities throughout. These characteristics contribute significantly to the sculptural quality and character of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 42” H \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDELIVERY \u0026amp; PICKUP\u003cbr\u003eDue to the size and nature of this piece, shipping is not available. This item is offered for studio pickup in Toronto, local delivery throughout Toronto and the GTA, or delivery to the Montreal area. Please contact us prior to purchase to discuss delivery arrangements.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46654646223034,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/56EBAAEC-6B36-4A9F-9405-3677B8D74B04.jpg?v=1789501453","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/artist-s-studio-plaster-figure-of-a-standing-male-nude-20th-century","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}