1902. Akril na platnu, 113.0 x 147.0 cm. Song Art Museum.
§ 1Catalogue data

- 113.0 x 147.0 cm
§ 2Abstract
Opis zbirateljskega predmeta
Aristide Maillolova escultura "La Mediterranee" prikazuje žensko telo v spokojnem položaju, simbolizirajočo bogato zgodovino in plodnost Sredozemskega morja – ključna dela umetnika.
Biografija umetnika
Spoznajte Aristida Maillola (1861–1944), francoskega kiparja, znanega po svojih spokojnih, monumentalnih ženskih aktih in klasičnih oblikah. Raziskujte njegovo dediščino in umetniška dela!
§ 3Commentary
La Méditerranée: A Study in Serenity and Geometric Form
Aristide Maillol’s “La Méditerranée,” completed in 1902, transcends mere representation; it embodies a profound philosophical meditation on femininity, stillness, and the enduring beauty of nature. This sculpture, housed at Yale University Art Gallery (Reclining Nude, Study for La Mediterranee), exemplifies Maillol's signature style – characterized by monumental female figures rendered in Carrara marble with an astonishing degree of precision and subtly integrated geometric forms that evoke architectural grandeur. The artist deliberately eschewed the flamboyant gestures of Impressionism and Expressionism, prioritizing formal harmony and restraint to convey a sense of timeless elegance.- Subject Matter: Maillol’s focus was consistently on idealized female nude figures, capturing them at pivotal moments—often frozen in repose—to explore themes of vulnerability and strength simultaneously. “La Méditerranée” depicts a woman seated gracefully on a pedestal, her posture conveying both tranquility and latent energy.
- Style: Maillol’s aesthetic aligns closely with Symbolism, rejecting naturalistic depiction for symbolic expression rooted in classical ideals. He sought to distill the essence of beauty into its purest form, mirroring the architectural precision found in ancient Greek sculpture.
- Technique: The sculptor meticulously honed his craft, mastering the intricacies of marble carving—a technique that demanded unwavering patience and an acute understanding of material properties. Maillol’s meticulous attention to detail ensured that every curve and contour contributed to the overall sculptural composition.
- Provenance: The sculpture was gifted to Yale University Art Gallery by Stephen C. Clark.
- Dimensions: Overall: 21.6 x 17.2 x 12.7 cm (8 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 5 in.).
- Accession Number: 1995.47.17
Vprašanja in odgovori
Kako se v delu "La Mediterranee" avtorja Aristide Maillol prepletata umetniška smer in dobo?
V delu "La Mediterranee" avtorja Aristide Maillol se slog Symbolic Modern Sculpture srečuje z obdobjem 19. stoletje.
Kako lahko dobim digitalno datoteko dela "La Mediterranee" avtorja Aristide Maillol?
"La Mediterranee" je na voljo kot prenos digitalne slike visoke ločljivosti, ki ga lahko kupite neposredno na njegovi strani Visokoresolucijska digitalna slika.
Ali je "La Mediterranee" avtorja Aristide Maillol med najbolj iskanimi umetniškimi deli v slogu Symbolic Modern Sculpture?
"La Mediterranee" je v katalogu zabeležen kot Ikonična med deli iz obdobja Symbolic Modern Sculpture.



Za umetniška dela ali reprodukcije, ki so po katerikoli strani širše od 105 cm (približno 41 palč), bo okvir poslan v razstavljeni obliki kot komplet. Ta metoda zagotavlja varno dostavo in preprečuje poškodbe med transportom.



