Charles Malfray (1887-1940) The Crouching... - Lot 118 - Crait + Müller

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Charles Malfray (1887-1940) The Crouching... - Lot 118 - Crait + Müller
Charles Malfray (1887-1940) The Crouching Torso, 1930 Terra cotta Signed (on the front) "Malfray 42,5 x 45 x 36 cm In 1930, Charles Malfray gave birth to the Crouching Torso, a discreet homage to Rodin's Iris messenger of the gods. He executes a marcottage - a technique much appreciated by Rodin from the Seated Woman wiping her foot, created in 1928. From this massive figure, folded in on itself, he creates a wide-open composition, turning her bust backwards, removing her head and legs, and veiling her nudity. This play on form and structure allows the sculptor to give a heroic grandeur to the work. The Crouching Torso exists in two sizes, 16 cm and about 40 cm high. Related literature Jacques de Laprade, ibid, p. 10, 27, pl. XIV - Charles Malfray 1887-1940 sculptor, ibid.
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