José Planes

A female figure characterized by a pronounced sense of organic rhythm and formal synthesis. Her stylized profile, defined by very gentle curves, is created by the body's contorted posture and arms raised toward the head. Planes was awarded the National Sculpture Medal in 1920 and 1943. He represents the transition between more traditional figurative sculpture and the synthetic language of the Spanish figurative avant-garde. The piece features a warm patina in shades of ochre and ivory, evoking the appearance of stone or marble.