European school; 20th century.

European school; 20th century.
"Female nude".
Patinated bronze and Portoro marble base.
Measurements: 54 x 13,5 x 14 cm; 4 x 18 x 15,5 cm (base).
The bronze sculpture represents a young woman standing in a serene and subtly sensual pose, holding with both hands a delicate cloth that falls in soft folds, without covering her figure. The figure evokes the classical Venus in her posture and in the serenity of her expressions, with a slightly inclined head and introspective gaze.
The details of the piece highlight the artist's skill in the representation of the female anatomy, with smooth contours and harmonious proportions. The bronze, with its aged patina, provides a warm and timeless texture that enhances the shadows and light, creating an effect of depth and realism in the folds of the cloth and the lines of the body.
The piece, although created in the 20th century, is clearly influenced by Greek and Roman sculptures, particularly those of Aphrodite (or Venus), emanating the same grace and delicacy. The simplicity of the composition allows the focus to be on the female figure itself, symbolizing both the vulnerability and strength of femininity, in a modern reinterpretation of the classical ideal of beauty.