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Seated Figure of a Woman

1–200 CE

Italy, Roman

Medium
marble
Measurements
Overall: 50.9 x 26.8 cm (20 1/16 x 10 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John Huntington 1920.174
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Description

Although the original subject of this ancient Roman statue fragment is unknown, the cut stone at the back of its base indicates that the statue rested on a ledge, probably incorporated into a larger sculptural group. The nude upper body and relaxed pose suggest an alluring mythical woman, like Venus or a nymph, a beautiful female spirit that embodies elements of nature such as water, woods, or mountains.
A marble sculpture depicts a seated woman with her head, arms above the elbow, and lower legs broken off. Her nude torso twists to the right while her legs point left. She has small breasts and a defined abdomen. Deeply carved drapery covers her lower half, cascading between her knees. The fragmented figure, featuring off-white and beige tones, rests on a rectangular pedestal.

Seated Figure of a Woman

1–200 CE

Italy, Roman

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