Bust of Alfred Wolmark & Portrait of Alfred Wolmark with Hat and Pipe
Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, 1913
Bust of Alfred Wolmark (1877-1961), one of Gaudier-Brzeska's earliest and most enthusiastic supporters and a notorious artist of the day. The head is screwed around in profile, giving this monumental, over-size work a sense of movement. The faceted modelling of the face and hair are an early example of the influence of Cubism. The plaster model for the bust was made in 1913; this example is one of an later edition of 6, cast from the original during the late 1950s. The drawing was acquired with the bust at no extra cost.
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Title of artwork, date
Bust of Alfred Wolmark & Portrait of Alfred Wolmark with Hat and Pipe, 1913
Date supported
2004
Medium and material
Bronze
Dimensions
67 x 55 x 40 cm
Grant
25000
Total cost
40500
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