Female Figure (Figura Femenina) - Barcelona, Spain
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Female Figure (Figura Femenina) is one of four sculptures facing south on the south edge of the upper terrace on the north side of the Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.
Waymark Code: WMV4KN
Location: Cataluña, Spain
Date Posted: 02/22/2017
Views: 9
A 2.81 x 1.08 x 0.80 meter statue of a female figure stands on a 1.42 x 1.10 x 1.10 meter stone base. The sculpture is made of Montjuïc stone, a type of sandstone, and was created by Enric Casanovas in 1928.
The figure of a young, semi-naked woman is wearing a robe tied around her right waist and left hip. She is standing while collecting her long hair ton her left shoulder with her left hand. She has her right arm at her side and is holding a small object. perhaps a purse, in her hand. At his feet on her right side is a small dolphin.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Female Figure (Figura Femenina)
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Enric Casanovas
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1928
Materials used: Montjuïc stone
Location: Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.
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