Terracotta Virgin Signed Rhul - Circa 1950

Beautiful original terracotta sculpture by the artist Rhul,depicting a Virgin Mary.
The work is distinguished by its sober lines
The patina has remained authentic, emphasizing the softness of the volumes and theserenity of the subject.
The artist specialized in sculptures with clean, stylized linesstylized lines, typical of the modernist aesthetic of thepost-war aesthetic.
Rhul is inextricably linked with terracotta. Unlike bronzebronze sculptors who work in metal, he chose the warmth and fragilityand fragility of clay.
His works are often treated in smooth curves. He avoids unnecessaryto concentrate on emotion and silhouette. Many of his works feature religious themes, notably Virgins and prayer figures.
Embossed in the clay before firing, clearly legible: Rhul.Rhul. Perfect condition
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