This "Posing" elegant bronze sculpture features a stylish female figure dressed in early 20th century attire, captured in a graceful stance as she adjusts her wide-brimmed hat with one hand. The piece showcases a dual-tone patina with the figure's face and hands rendered in a lighter bronze finish while her flowing dress and hat display a warm coppery brown coloration. The sculpture captures a moment of poised self-awareness, with the woman's slender silhouette and the gentle drape of her garments conveying a sense of refined elegance.

About Artwork: Posing

Created in 1980, this bronze sculpture stands 13.5 inches tall and exemplifies the Art Deco aesthetic that celebrates feminine grace and sophistication. The figure is presented in a characteristic contrapposto stance that creates a subtle S-curve through her body, enhancing the sculpture's dynamic quality while maintaining its formal elegance. The detailed texture of her clothing—with a patterned bodice and smoothly flowing skirt—demonstrates skillful modeling techniques and attention to period fashion details. Mounted on a substantial circular base with decorative elements, the sculpture gains additional presence and stability. This piece reflects the enduring appeal of figurative bronze work that captures fleeting moments of human elegance, recalling the tradition of Art Deco and Art Nouveau sculptors who celebrated the modern woman with similar representations of stylish femininity. The contrasting bronze finishes create visual interest while highlighting the figure's expressive features and graceful gesture.