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Artist:
Hugo Robus, born Cleveland, OH 1885-died New York City 1964  Search this
Medium:
bronze on wood base
Dimensions:
38 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (97.3 x 20.0 x 30.3 cm.)
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1956
Luce Center Label:
In Water Carrier, Hugo Robus sculpted a jug in place of the figure's head because he wanted to explore the similarities between the woman's body and the vessel. Robus was influenced by prehistoric representations of women, which emphasize certain body parts such as the head, the breasts, and the womb to make symbolic, rather than anatomically correct, portraits. He adapted these ancient forms to create Water Carrier, enlarging the figure's stomach and doing away with her right arm, as well.
Topic:
Figure female\full length  Search this
Occupation\domestic\water carrier  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Hugo Robus, Jr. in memory of his father
Object number:
1968.135
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
On View:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, W310
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk77e9b6a19-8c03-44ba-8d24-f1fed1d4d439
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1968.135