Artist’s Study of a Female Torso, 1970s, Terracotta — Italy

An evocative sculptural torso study, hand-formed in terracotta clay during the 1970s. This headless and armless fragmentary figure embraces the timeless classical tradition of the nude, recalling Greco-Roman antiquities while rendered with a raw, modernist immediacy.

The surface bears a textured, natural finish that emphasizes the earthy quality of the clay and the sculptor’s hand. Both organic and architectural in presence, the torso stands as a striking exploration of form, balance, and volume, celebrating the human body as both subject and object of art.

Its scale makes it particularly versatile, equally impactful as a tabletop sculpture or displayed on a pedestal. Subtle variations and imperfections in the clay attest to its handmade, studio origin, enriching its authenticity and presence.

Dimensions: 19.5” H x 13” W x 7.5” D

Medium: Terracotta clay

Date: 1970s

A powerful study piece that bridges academic tradition and modern expression, ideal for collectors of figurative sculpture and 20th-century studio art.