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Brancusi in his studio

Edward Steichen

Artwork Details

Brancusi in his studio
1925
Edward Steichen
photogravure on paper
10 ¼ in x 8 1/16 in (26.04 cm x 20.48 cm);22 ⅛ in x 18 ⅛ in (56.2 cm x 46.04 cm);10 3/16 in x 8 1/16 in (25.88 cm x 20.48 cm)
Gift of Frederick P. and Amy McCombs Currier
1988/1.99

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Subject Matter:

This intimate portrait of the Romanian sculptor Constanin Brancusi was taken in his Paris studio. As light fills the space, Brancusi is seated, surrounded by his tall stone and wood sculptures. Brancusi holds a blade in his hand, presumably taking a moment of pause from carving his sculptures. Edward Steichen, the photographer of this image, was introduced to Brancusi in Rodin's studio in 1914, and they became lifelong friends. 

Physical Description:

A portrait of the scupltor Constanin Brancusi in his studio. 

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