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Conserving the Past for the Future
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A Conservation Tour
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| Constantin Brancusi (Romanian, 1876-1957) Male Torso, 1917 Brass, 46.7 x 30.5 x 16.85 cm Hinman B. Hurlbut Collection 3205.1937 |
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Male Torso, 1917: Using Conservation to Respect Artistic Intention
Chief Conservator: Bruce ChristmanConstantin Brancusi was concerned with both the texture and the form of his sculptures. Many of his works include highly polished surfaces, but he also enjoyed juxtaposing smooth stone or metal with rougher stone or wood. Conservators at the CMA worked with curators to determine the best plans for the long-term well-being of this sculpture, and to maintain Brancusi's intended highly polished surface.
Treatment Options
The Pedestal for the Sculpture
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