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The sculpture shows a seated female figure with a dignified posture. She is nude, with a towel draped over her lap and one hand resting upon it. The figure has well-defined musculature and a serene expression on her face. The sculpture is made from a material resembling terracotta, giving it a warm, reddish-brown hue. This color accentuates the intricate details and contours of the figure's body. The sculpture is placed on a rectangular base, elevating her slightly above eye level for better appreciation of the carving from different angles.
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The sculpture shows a seated female figure with a dignified posture. She is nude, with a towel draped over her lap and one hand resting upon it. The figure has well-defined musculature and a serene expression on her face. The sculpture is made from a material resembling terracotta, giving it a warm, reddish-brown hue. This color accentuates the intricate details and contours of the figure's body. The sculpture is placed on a rectangular base, elevating her slightly above eye level for better appreciation of the carving from different angles.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Avarice

Leonhard Kern

Date
second quarter 17th century
Medium
fruitwood, possibly pear
Dimensions
overall: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Accession number
2022.181.76
Credit line
Gift of Robert H. Smith/Robert H. Smith Collection
Time span
1701 to 1725
Department
CSD
Original NGA record

Subjects and terms

  • German

NGA object ID 138846. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.