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The Wrestler

GAUDIER-BRZESKA, Henri
The Wrestler
Image: By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
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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.


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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 2419

Creation/Production

GAUDIER-BRZESKA, Henri
Role: Artist
Period: 1912

Measurements

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

Material

Bronze

Location

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  • Male Figure
  • Male Nude
  • Sculpture
  • Wrestling

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