Water

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Water

Modeled in clay and cast in bronze, 1914-1916

Richard Guino (Spanish, 1890–1973) , and Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919)

Choosing for once not to work from existing paintings, Renoir and Guino created two sculptures: a pendant pair meant to embody the elements of fire and water. Modeled as an everyday figure, but in a classical spirit, the personification of water is a washerwoman rinsing her laundry, while a shepherd tending a brazier represents fire. Only Water became a large-scale work. In these statues, modeled by Guino according to Renoir's instructions, monumentality and directness unite in surfaces that attract light and allow a lively, sensual finish.

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Object Details

Titles:

Water

Date:

Modeled in clay and cast in bronze, 1914-1916

Artists:

Richard Guino (Spanish, 1890–1973) , and Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919)

Medium:

Bronze

Dimensions:

13 1/4 x 12 1/4 x 7 7/8 inches (33.7 x 31.1 x 20 cm)

Classification:

Sculpture

Credit Line:

The Louis E. Stern Collection, 1963

Accession Number:

1963-181-100

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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