Robert Laurent (American, born France, 1890-1970). <em>The Wave</em>, 1926. Alabaster, 13 1/2 × 24 1/2 × 20 in., 200 lb. (34.3 × 62.2 × 50.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Caroline H. Polhemus Fund, 28.275. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 28.275_side_view1_PS2.jpg)

The Wave

Artist:Robert Laurent

Medium: Alabaster

Dates:1926

Dimensions: 13 1/2 × 24 1/2 × 20 in., 200 lb. (34.3 × 62.2 × 50.8 cm)

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Accession Number: 28.275

Image: 28.275_side_view1_PS2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Ovoid statue carved into figure of reclining, nude female with head facing upward and body bent back and curled over rock; feet and proper right hand peep out between ribbon-like waves; fish swimming in waves at her back; forms stylized and smoothly polished, rock roughly hewn. Condition: Good.

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