Grande Femme II, Bronze sculpture in Tuileries Garden, France
Grande Femme II is a bronze sculpture in Tuileries Garden showing an elongated female figure with a distinctive rough surface. The work stands roughly 9 feet (2.75 meters) tall and catches the eye with its stretched proportions that reduce the body to a slim, almost abstract form.
The sculpture was created in 1959 and was one of several versions originally intended for the Chase Manhattan Bank plaza in New York. The work belongs to a series of figures the artist made during this period that reflect his artistic development at the time.
The sculpture reflects post-war artistic expressions through its stretched proportions and textured surface, examining human isolation in modern society.
The sculpture can be viewed from different angles while walking the garden's main pathways. The work is best seen on bright days to fully appreciate the surface texture and details.
A cast of this sculpture achieved a record price at a Paris auction in 2017 and is considered one of the artist's most valuable works. This high valuation shows how sought-after pieces from this series are on the art market.
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