Gill probably carved this nude female torso directly from the stone without making a preliminary model, as was his preferred method of working. This work exemplifies the artist's feeling for the texture of the stone and his fascination with the human body.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Dryad, 1925
Date supported
1991
Medium and material
Stone
Dimensions
21 x 14 x 5 cm
Grant
5000
Total cost
20155
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