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The Wrestler

GAUDIER-BRZESKA, Henri

The Wrestler 'was originally modelled in plaster by Gaudier-Brzeska in 1912. This work is one of five casts (two in lead and three in bronze) from the original plaster. Before making the sculpture Gaudier-Brzeska sketched wrestlers in action. The way the figure's body is modelled shows a progression from his earlier admiration for Rodin's figure sculpture.

The Wrestler
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Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 2419

Creation/Production

GAUDIER-BRZESKA, Henri

Acquisition

Purchase, 1972

Measurements

Height (cm): 64.1
Width (cm): 33
Depth (cm): 38
Height (in): 25
Width (in): 13
Depth (in): 15

Techniques

Bronze
Techniques (sculpture)
Fine Art - sculpture

Material

Bronze

Location

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