Brenda Putnam Figurative Sculptures

A fabulous original bronze sculpture of a voluptuous nude woman standing, signed Brenda Putnam 1928, Kunst foundry This statue of a nude torso sculpted by a highly skilled female sculptor, displays a sense of grace and beauty. The soft curves of the figure are captured in delicate detail, inviting the viewer to appreciate the natural form and sensual energy of the female body. The elegant pose, with the woman's head slightly tilted, her gaze cast downward, her back arched and her arms truncated in the style of a Venus de Milo, the goddess of love Aphrodite, adds to the sense of poise, poetry and refinement. The smooth, gleaming surface of the sculpture with its warm chocolate brown patina further enhances its overall aesthetic, creating a sense of timelessness and sophistication. Overall, the work is a stunning tribute to the female form and a testament to the skill and vision of the female artist. The intensity of the pose, the expression and absence of reserve exudes a positive body image and confidence in her own beauty. The variance in color in the photos is only a result of the camera's flash. The patina is a very dark coffee brown. Brenda Putnam was born Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1890 and died in Concord, NH in 1975. She was active in New York and studied under Alexander Archipenko. Around 1920 Putnam shared an apartment and studio at 49 West 12th Street, NYC with the sculptor Anna Hyatt...