Night

Aristide Maillol|Alexis Rudier

modeled 1902–9, cast date unknown · Bronze · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The square shouldered and well-developed, but heavy-set torso is that of Maillol's Catalan wife, Clotilde, who is recognizable as the model for many of Maillol's earlier sculptures, including the monumental Night. A limestone version of the figure was acquired in 1916 by the Kunstmuseum in Winterthur, Switzerland.

Artist

Aristide Maillol|Alexis Rudier

Date

modeled 1902–9, cast date unknown

Medium

Bronze

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Maurice Wertheim, 1950