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Charles Cary Rumsey
Dancing Nude Bronze of a Woman "Femme Dansant, 1910"

1910

About the Item

Dancing Nude Bronze by Charles Rumsey is one of many figures he depicted of women. He has usually been known for his sculptures of horses, polo players, wildlife and dogs, mainly due to the fact that he was an avid sportman, hunter, and renowned polo player. However, he often depicted women in flattering if not loving ways. Often in movement, sometimes in reflection, in small sizes such as this one of Dancing Nude and also in large outdoor sculptures. The work of Charles Rumsey is found in major museums around the wold including the Museum of Modern Art NYC, The Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC, The Beaux Arts Center in Paris where he had a solo exhibition in 1915 and other museums worldwide.
  • Creator:
    Charles Cary Rumsey (1879 - 1922, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1910
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Brookville, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1635214139972
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