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Armless Nymph, 1930

Aristide Maillol (1861-1944)
In the Guardroom
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This green-patinated bronze with full forms by the French sculptor Aristide Maillol represents his favorite model, Dina Vierny.

Maillol simplifies the female nude to its purest form, anticipating abstraction with his creation of static sculpture. Here, the artist achieves perfection in proportions.