Alexander Archipenko

Torse noir assis

Torse noir assis by Alexander Archipenko

Artwork Detail

This work was one of the first and most revolutionary new creations from Archipenko's youthful days in Paris, and was produced at the studio in Montparnasse. His simplification of form and volume while retaining the figurative element was a clear break with traditional sculpture, and established him as one of the first great innovators of 20th century sculpture.

Title
Torse noir assis
Artist/creator
Alexander Archipenko
Production date
1909
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
375 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1948
Accession no
M1948/1
Copyright
Copying restrictions apply
Department
International Art
Display status
On display

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